You must register KillDisk before first use.

Uncheck the Launch Universal Boot Disk Creator when the install process ends.

Click Next to accept the default install location (the Program Files directory) or define a custom install location if needed.

Select I accept the agreement to agree to the licensing terms, and click Next.

Click N ext on the initial Welcome and Setup Wizard screens.

Run the KillDisk-Ultimate-Setup.exe file downloaded from the U-M DropBox folder.

Download the U-M licensed version of Killdisk from the U-M DropBox location.

Download and Installįollow these instructions using a Windows computer with Intel Pentium or higher, 1 GB of RAM, Video VGA resolution 800 x 600 or better, and Windows 7 or higher. This must include using the fingerprint option, and/or generating a Certificate of Destruction to be attached to the device as verification that KillDisk was run on that device. Important! To avoid charges when devices or storage media are turned over to Property Disposition for disposal or resale, you must erase your device using KillDisk by following the instructions below. It also meets the Information Assurance requirements for erasing solid state drives (SSDs). This process can be used on computers running Windows or Unix/Linux, and most device types using those systems.

See Securely Dispose of U-M Data and Devices for more information on securely disposing of data and devices, including other device types. Use of KillDisk following these instructions will satisfactorily prepare devices for resale or disposal by U-M Property Disposition, and complies with university policies and standards for securely disposing of data and devices. This copy may be used at no cost for an unlimited number of uses on U-M owned devices.Ī freeware version of KillDisk is available for use on personally owned devices. This document provides instructions for downloading, installing, registering, and using the U-M licensed copy of KillDisk. U-M has a license for its use by faculty, staff, and departments for U-M owned computers on all U-M campuses, including Michigan Medicine. KillDisk can completely and securely destroy all data on hard drives, removable disks, and flash media devices, without the possibility of future recovery.

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