This feature requires several hardware components, not included with the KillDisk
Desktop system. Make sure these peripherals are properly connected to the system before
proceeding:
- A Windows system that can run the KillDisk CD-ROM
- A blank USB drive, at least 200MB in size or Blank
CD/DVD and external CD/DVD read/write peripheral
- Computer monitor
- Keyboard
KillDisk includes a CD that can be used to create a recovery CD or USB for the
system. This process will re-install KillDisk on the system during disaster recovery
or need for a reinstall.
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Run the KillDisk CD on the separate Windows machine. Launch it to access the
Boot Disk Creator
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Insert the blank USB or connect the external CD peripheral with blank CD
inserted
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Depending on Step 2, select the appropriate device in the Select
Media Option list
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Follow the prompts to complete the Booable Disk creation process
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Boot KillDisk Desktop from the USB by inserting the USB device into the unit
and powering it on
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Follow prompts to complete the recovery
KillDisk Desktop should now be reset to its' initial settings. All prior user data
is now erased and clean version of KillDisk is on the system.