Active@ KillDisk is a robust and portable software solution designed to permanently erase all data from Hard Disks, Solid State Drives , USB drives, and memory cards, ensuring that deleted files and folders cannot be recovered. It supports over 20 international data sanitizing standards, including the U.S. Department of Defense 5220.22-M, providing users with a reliable tool for data destruction without incurring additional costs per erase. Key Features: - Comprehensive Data Erasure: Performs complete sanitation of HDDs, SSDs, and USB drives, effectively eliminating all data. - Multiple Erase Standards: Supports 24 international erase methods, including US DoD 5220.22-M, ensuring compliance with various data destruction requirements. - Parallel Erasing: Allows simultaneous erasure of multiple disks, enhancing efficiency for users handling multiple storage devices. - Verification and Reporting: Provides in-software erase verification, generates PDF certificates, exports XML reports, and offers customizable reporting options. - Disk Wiping: Sanitizes unused clusters on live volumes across most file systems, preventing potential data recovery from unallocated space. - Customizable Labels: Enables auto-printing of customizable disk label stickers in various sizes for easy identification. - Automatic Mode: Features an automatic mode that detects and erases hot-swappable disks without manual intervention. - Bootable Media: Offers the ability to create bootable CD/DVD or LiveUSB media, allowing users to erase disks on any PC, including non-bootable systems. - Disk Health Monitoring: Displays and monitors the health status of all disks using S.M.A.R.T. information, aiding in proactive maintenance. - Secure PDF Certificates: Generates digitally signed PDF certificates with optional encryption and visual signature presentation for secure documentation. - Resume Erase Functionality: Allows users to resume disk erase actions, continuing interrupted processes due to disk malfunctions or errors. The primary value of Active@ KillDisk lies in its ability to securely and permanently destroy sensitive data, ensuring that it cannot be recovered by any means. This is crucial for individuals and organizations aiming to protect confidential information when disposing of, recycling, selling, or donating storage devices. By adhering to multiple international data sanitizing standards, Active@ KillDisk provides peace of mind that all data has been thoroughly and irreversibly erased.