DBAN Nuke Question.

[armoosead]

I just cloned my hdd to a new ssd for my laptop. I want to nuke my old hdd. I havent used this program in a while but i remember it totally erases the contents as well as the OS. I cloned from samsung data migration. Does this mean i could nuke my old hdd then take it out dispose of it then put in my ssd and itll work.?

 

[drtweak]

Yup. You can even use a program like CCcleaner that can wipe a drive (Just delete all partitions on the drive in disk management then make one big partition and wipe it) or you can use DBAN Nuke, Boot and Nuke (I would remove all drives but the HDD you want to Nuke it also runs of a live CD, and both can do muliple passes. I use Active Disk Killer but I have a license for that, the free version you can only do 1 pass wipes of 0's where as the paid version you can do all kinds of different wipes and up to 35 passes.

 

[mbarnes86]

Hi

Before erasing hdd remove sata data cables and boot off ssd
Make sure it starts up ok

Another choice is wd data lifeguard 4 windows wth a quick erase or full erase option
There is a selection of dban and similar data destruction and diagnostic programs on Hirens boot cd

Only a single pass is required on modern hdd in dban or similar programs
Multiple passes were intended for hdd designed 20 to 25 years ago

Regards
Mike Barnes

 

[popatim]

After you verify the ssd is functional, it'll be much faster to remove the 6 screws of the hdd's cover plate and smashing the paltters. LOL

 

[Y0GI]

Why "dispose" of the old HDD? Get a case for it and turn it into a USB external back up/storage drive. Or just initialize and partition it and leave it in the computer for extra storage?

Yogi

 

[drtweak]

After you verify the ssd is functional, it'll be much faster to remove the 6 screws of the hdd's cover plate and smashing the paltters. LOL

but what if he wants to reuse it? I mean if the hard drive is still good that is a waste of tech!

 

[JohnnyLucky]

After you verify the ssd is functional, it'll be much faster to remove the 6 screws of the hdd's cover plate and smashing the paltters. LOL

ROFLMAO - That's exactly what I was thinkg when I saw the word "dispose" in the OP's initial post.

Nothing like performing an old fashioned manual adjustment. I use a 28 pound sledge hammer. One good whack is all it takes and it is free.. Nothing to download and run! No muss! No fuss! No bother!.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

drtweak - "But what if he wants to reuse it? I mean if the hard drive is still good that is a waste of tech!"

The key operating word is "dispose". There is something quite satisfying about making manual adjustments with a sledge hammer.

BTW - I haven't used a hard disk drive in my personal pc since 2008.

 

[drtweak]

drtweak - "But what if he wants to reuse it? I mean if the hard drive is still good that is a waste of tech!"

The key operating word is "dispose". There is something quite satisfying about making manual adjustments with a sledge hammer.

BTW - I haven't used a hard disk drive in my personal pc since 2008.

Well give it to someone in need then! HAHA and yes the feeling of smashing something is quite satasifying lol