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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: TheJoker on July 14, 2013, 11:21 am
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Hi, I'm currently in the process of backing up my files in order to DBAN my laptop HDD and re-install the OS (win 7) with full disk encryption.
I have a reasonable computer knowledge however, I haven't done this before.
Will DBAN completely wipe the HDD including the BIOS? If so, will I need a secondary computer to re-install BIOS/drivers etc?
Also, will running DBAN need to be done from a secondary computer? Some help or a link to a guide would be appreciated.
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Will DBAN completely wipe the HDD including the BIOS? If so, will I need a secondary computer to re-install BIOS/drivers etc?
The BIOS isn't part of the hard drive. No, it won't wipe the BIOS, but it will wipe the entire hard drive.
Also, will running DBAN need to be done from a secondary computer? Some help or a link to a guide would be appreciated.
No, you burn it to a CD and boot it. That's why it's called Darik's Boot and Nuke. :)