r/linux4noobs • u/mac5499 • 10h ago

Wiping computer clean

/r/Operatingsystems/comments/1w4ufng/wiping_computer_clean/
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u/super_starfox 10h ago

The best answer: DBAN.

https://dban.org/

Edit - I completely misread your post - you can still use DBAN, but I wouldn't worry about stuff hanging around after a normal format of the drive.

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u/inbetween-genders 10h ago

What is format during installation?

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u/skyfishgoo 9h ago

if it has no OS then i can't have any virus

but if you want to be really sure, flash the BIOS with a fresh download.

then install your own OS.

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u/supadupanerd 9h ago

A zero fill of the drive using DBAN or other similar tool will be sufficient. Then put whatever OS you want on it

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u/mac5499 8h ago

Dban only works on hdd, not ssd...right?