Overview
What is Darik's Boot and Nuke?
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In depth
A closer look at Darik's Boot and Nuke
Darik's Boot and Nuke ("DBAN") is a self-contained boot floppy that securely wipes the hard disks of most computers. DBAN can automatically and completely delete the contents of any HDD that it can detect, which makes it an appropriate tool for bulk or emergency data destruction
Verdict
Should you download Darik's Boot and Nuke?
Darik's Boot and Nuke runs on
Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/2003/Windows 10/11
and is available under the
Freeware
license
— the installer is 5.54 MB.
We’ve catalogued it under
Security and Access Control.
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At a glance
Darik's Boot and Nuke specifications
- Last updated
- Apr 24, 2026
- License
- Freeware
- Operating system
- Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/2003/Windows 10/11
- File size
- 5.54 MB
- Price
- Free
- Page views
- 464
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