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- ===== Preparing Donated Computers =====+~~REVEAL~~
  
-To prepare computers for CCC we run through a process of wiping the hard drives, disassembling the monitors storing the leads and cables. Once the computers are broken down, the main issue is on-site storage.+ ===== Preparing Donated Computers =====
  
 +To prepare computers for CCC we run through a process of wiping the hard drives, disassembling the monitors storing the leads and cables. <WRAP hideslide>Once the computers are broken down, the main issue is on-site storage. </WRAP>
  ===== Secure Wipe with  Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) =====  ===== Secure Wipe with  Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) =====
  
-To wipe the computers we use [[http://www.dban.org/|DBAN]].  DBAN is a simple program that can be burn onto a CD/DVD or loaded over a network,that erased data using industry standard algorithms.+To wipe the computers we use [[http://www.dban.org/|DBAN]].  DBAN is a simple program that can be burnt onto a CD/DVD or loaded over a network,that erases data using industry standard algorithms.
  
 +<WRAP hideslide>
 Your computer will boot and let you choose from a number of options for wiping the drive, ranging from simple to paranoid. Your computer will boot and let you choose from a number of options for wiping the drive, ranging from simple to paranoid.
  
 The official version of DBAN doesn't work on all the SLQ donated computers so we've made a build from an unofficial [[https://github.com/NHellFire/dban|fork]], which can be burnt to a DVD. The official version of DBAN doesn't work on all the SLQ donated computers so we've made a build from an unofficial [[https://github.com/NHellFire/dban|fork]], which can be burnt to a DVD.
 +</WRAP>
  ==== Make a DBAN CD/DVD ====  ==== Make a DBAN CD/DVD ====
  
-This procedure works on various SLQ donated computers including HP-8100 and HP-8200 Desktop PCs, HP-Elitebook laptops as well as older Dell computers. If you are have trouble adapting it for your donations, please contact us for a hand.+This procedure works on various SLQ donated computers including HP-8100 and HP-8200 Desktop PCs, HP-Elitebook laptops as well as older Dell computers. If you are having trouble adapting it for your donations, please contact us for a hand.
  
 You can download our {{:ttt:dban.tar.gz|build}} here, then use the archive manager to extract the files. You can download our {{:ttt:dban.tar.gz|build}} here, then use the archive manager to extract the files.
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   * Go to interactive Mode   * Go to interactive Mode
   * Select disks to be wiped   * Select disks to be wiped
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 <WRAP center round alert 60%> <WRAP center round alert 60%>
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 Once DBAN has started, press ''enter'' to go to interactive mode Once DBAN has started, press ''enter'' to go to interactive mode
  
-{{ :ttt:make-dban-dvd-04.jpg?direct&600 |}}+{{ :ttt:make-dban-dvd-05.jpg?direct&600 |}}
  
 DBAN will finish loading, and scan the computers hardware ((at this point we have had trouble with removable media bays (SD-CARD readers and the like) appearing as hard disks, which DBAN fails to mount, forcing it to hang.  The solution is to disable the media bays in the BIOS)) DBAN will finish loading, and scan the computers hardware ((at this point we have had trouble with removable media bays (SD-CARD readers and the like) appearing as hard disks, which DBAN fails to mount, forcing it to hang.  The solution is to disable the media bays in the BIOS))
  
-{{ :ttt:make-dban-dvd-05.jpg?direct&600 |}}+{{ :ttt:make-dban-dvd-06.jpg?direct&600 |}} 
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 +and finish with a screen that allows you to select the drives you want wiped. Make sure all the drives in the computer are visible. 
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 +{{ :ttt:make-dban-dvd-07.jpg?direct&600 |}} 
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 +Use the space bar to select. 
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 +{{ :ttt:make-dban-dvd-08.jpg?direct&600 |}}
  
 +Then press enter to start the wipe.  It will take about 50 for a 120gig drive.
  
 +{{ :ttt:make-dban-dvd-09.jpg?direct&600 |}}
  
  
  
  
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