Active@ KillDisk

Active@ KillDisk is a powerful and portable software that allows you to destroy all data on Hard disk drive(HDD), Solid-state drive (SSD) & USB flash drive, excluding any possibility of deleted files and folders data recovery. Active@ KillDisk advanced features include:
  • Enhanced visualization of physical disks and erase processes;
  • Improved handling of disks with controller malfunctions;
  • Stable handling of hot-swappable and dynamic disks;
  • Sound notifications for completed erase jobs with different results;
  • Auto hibernate or shutdown the system after all jobs are completed;
  • Enhanced certificates and reports for disk erase and wipe;
  • Advanced Disk Viewer with flexible Search for low-level disk inspection;
  • Customizable file names for certificates & XML reports;
  • Unique Computer ID can be displayed in certificates/reports;
  • Disk health - S.M.A.R.T. information can be displayed and monitored;
  • Customizable look & feel: four different application styles included;
  • ATA Secure Erase option for SSD (Linux and Console packages only).
New features for version 26 include:
  • Added support for the latest disk controller hardware and drivers;
  • Improved compatibility with the latest Windows and Linux operating system updates;
  • Added a new Amber theme to enhance the user experience;
  • Improved Properties Panel for clearer and more robust data presentation;
  • Expanded customization options for the Application Log/Output console;
  • Scroll-wheel zooming is now supported in the Application Log/Output console and File Explorer windows;
  • Updated Disk Viewer with advanced capabilities for accessing data storage contents;
  • Various UI related tweaks and improvements;
  • General stability improvements and bug fixes;
  • Updated to the latest Kernel version, delivering additional performance and reliability improvements;
New features for version 25 include:
  • Added erase methods IEEE Std 2883-2022 and NIST 800-88 rev.1 ;
  • Minor bug fixes and functionality improvements;
  • Latest kernel version including many improvements.
New features for version 24 include:
  • Added Barcodes and QR codes to labels and certificates;
  • Export erase results to CSV log;
  • Minor bug fixes and functionality improvements;
  • Latest kernel version 14.1.17 including many improvements.
New features for version 23 include:
  • Improved output to certificates and application log;
  • Improved submitting online requests;
  • Improved work with NTFS volumes formatted with large cluster size;
  • Latest kernel including bug fixes and improvements.
New features for version 15 include:
  • Dark application style by default;
  • Configurable dynamic disks (LDM\LVM) reconstruction;
  • Device view filtering improved;
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements;
  • Latest kernel including bug fixes and improvements.
New features for version 14 include:
  • Added context help;
  • Dialogs adopted for low-resolution monitors (800x600);
  • Secure e-mail notifications provided (added SSL & TLS support for SMTP);
  • Improved Console functionality to support the latest hardware;
  • Latest kernel including bug fixes and improvements.
New features for version 13 include:
  • Resume Disk erase action to continue interrupted disk erase due to disk malfunction or errors;
  • Digitally signed PDF certificate with optional encryption and visual signature presentation;
  • Secure Erase (ATA command) implementation for Solid State Drives (SSD);
  • Enhanced faulty disks detection and handling;
  • Bug fixes and major performance improvements.
New features for version 12 include:
  • Customizable Printable Labels;
  • Customizable Sound Notifications;
  • Redesigned and improved printable Certificates and Reports;
  • Disk Serial Number can be properly detected for most scenarios, including disks connected via USB;
  • Many other enhancements and stability improvements while working with unstable disks.

This release is available as an executable to run in your desktop environment, or in a bootable environment with the help of the Active@ Boot Disk Creator - the bootable disk creation tool included in the installation package.