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3.
Follow the directions to reset the system to factory settings.
KillDisk Desktop should now be reset to its' initial settings. All prior user data is now erased and clean version of
KillDisk is on the system.
System Recovery - Reinstallation with a bootable disk
This feature requires several hardware components, not included with the KillDisk Desktop system. Make sure these
peripherals are properly connected to the system before proceeding:
• A Windows system that can run the KillDisk CD-ROM
• A blank USB drive, at least 200MB in size or Blank CD/DVD and external CD/DVD read/write peripheral
• Computer monitor
• Keyboard
KillDisk includes a CD that can be used to create a recovery CD or USB for the system. This process will re-install
KillDisk on the system during disaster recovery or need for a reinstall.
1.
Run the KillDisk CD on the separate Windows machine. Launch it to access the Boot Disk Creator
2.
Insert the blank USB or connect the external CD peripheral with blank CD inserted
3.
Depending on Step 2, select the appropriate device in the
Select Media Option list
4.
Follow the prompts to complete the Booable Disk creation process
5.
Boot KillDisk Desktop from the USB by inserting the USB device into the unit and powering it on
6.
Follow prompts to complete the recovery
KillDisk Desktop should now be reset to its' initial settings. All prior user data is now erased and clean version of
KillDisk is on the system.
