Quick question about DBAN

pureGold · May 28, 2015

Can I remove my bootable USB with DBAN after the wiping process begin?

Also, is the quick erase method enough to wipe all data from the drive?

Tedster · May 28, 2015

First question: I'd assume so. You should be able to load the entire tool into RAM very easily.

Second question: Yes, it can erase all data but not irrecoverably.

Clear17Mud · May 28, 2015

I had a usb drive that had a read only section on it that wouldn't let me use it for a windows install stick... so it depends, but probably yes it will remove it all.

FizzyFantom · May 28, 2015

DBAN runs entirely in RAM as far as I know, so you should be alright to remove the DBAN media.

Quick erase will be fine to remove the data if you plan to reuse the drive (or disassemble it), but several passes is recommended (I go for upwards of 3, but the Guttman Wipe may be a little excessive).