Darik’s Boot and Nuke for floppy disks and USB for Windows

**About.
Darik’s Boot and Nuke (DBAN) is a free and open-source tool designed for securely wiping hard drives. It’s widely used for erasing data on hard drives to prevent recovery, making it an essential tool for anyone looking to securely dispose of or repurpose their drives. DBAN can be run from various bootable media, including floppy disks and USB drives, making it versatile and easy to use on Windows systems.

**Key Features**
– **Secure Data Erasure**: Erases all data on a hard drive using multiple data-wiping methods that comply with industry standards.
– **Bootable Media Support**: Can be used from floppy disks or USB drives, providing flexibility for system setups without an operating system.
– **Multiple Erasure Methods**: Choose from several secure wipe methods, including DoD 5220.22-M and Gutmann, for varying levels of data destruction.
– **Free and Open Source**: A no-cost solution with source code available for inspection and modification.
– **User-Friendly Interface**: Simple, text-based interface that guides users through the erasure process.
– **Compatibility**: Supports a wide range of hard drive types and file systems, including FAT, NTFS, and more.
– **No Need for Installation**: Can be run directly from a bootable media, ensuring you don’t need to install anything on the system to use it.

**Getting Started with Darik’s Boot and Nuke for Floppy Disks and USB for Windows**
1. **Download**: Click the “Download Now” button below to get the DBAN ISO file.
2. **Create Bootable Media**:
– Use a tool like Rufus to create a bootable USB drive with the DBAN ISO file.
– Alternatively, you can use a floppy disk to create bootable media if your system still supports it.
3. **Boot from the Media**: Insert your bootable USB or floppy disk into the system and restart the computer.
4. **Run DBAN**: Once DBAN loads, select the drive you wish to wipe and choose your preferred erasure method.
5. **Start the Erasure**: Confirm your choices and let DBAN securely wipe the data from your drive.
6. **Reboot**: After the process is complete, remove the bootable media and reboot your system.

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