We recommend CDBurnerXP for burning the DBAN boot media. How do I make a bootable CD or bootable DVD with the ISO file? LOADLIN alternatives are Syslinux and GRUB. Do not change the forward-slash characters to back-slash characters. You can put this command in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Loadlin kernel.bzi initrd=initrd.gz root=/dev/ram0 init=/rc nuke='dwipe' (The link points to our mirror.)Ĭopy the kernel.bzi and initrd.gz files from the DBAN floppy disk to a DOS filesystem and run this command: The best way to start DBAN from DOS is with the LOADLIN program. Frequently Asked QuestionsĬan I start DBAN from DOS or a compilation? You can also browse outstanding bugs and feature requests at the DBAN Issue Tracker.

By asking a smart question in the public forum you positively contribute to the DBAN project and help other people. We prefer to give DBAN support in a public forum so that the conversation is archived and other people can benefit from the outcome. The best place to ask a question, request support, or give feedback is at the DBAN Help Forum. You may be ignored in the forums or get a form letter from the support technician if you ask something that looks like a Frequently Answered Question. There is a 90% chance that your question has already been answered. Always give the manufacturer and model for your computer when you ask for help.The most frequent reason for a DBAN problem is a bad floppy disk, bad CD-R, bad DVD-R, or non-bootable USB flash drive.

Recreate your DBAN boot media and try a second time.DBAN does not run on computers with bad hardware. If your computer usually crashes, then DBAN is likely to crash with a “kernel panic” or “sanity error” too.

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