Once you've finished all steps in BCWipe Total WipeOut Configuration Wizard you have a bootable USB / CD in hand.


The next step is to start BCWipe Total WipeOut Wiping Utility off that USB / CD on the device, the drives in need to be erased are connected to. 



Step 1. Plug the USB / insert the CD in the target device


With a CD, you can use a USB CD reader as well. 


Step 2. Configure the target device to boot from CD/USB. 


Option 1. Use one-time boot menu.

        • Open one-time boot menu. Most often, it's accessible by pressing F8, F12 or Esc at early system start. The keys might vary depending on the vendor. If you're not sure how to open the one-time menu, check the device manual.
        • select the USB / CD from the list of available boot options

🗲HINT: If the USB is listed two times, e.g. Kingston 4GB and UEFI: Kingston 4 GB, select the option marked with UEFI


Option 2. Set CD / USB as a first boot option. 

        • Enter device BIOS. 

🗲HINT: Most often, BIOS is accessible by pressing F1, F2, F12 or DEL at early system start. The keys might vary depending on the vendor. If you're not sure  how to access BIOS, check the device manual or this guide: How to Enter the BIOS on Any PC: Access Keys by Manufacturer


        • Navigate to Boot --> Boot sequence / Boot priority
        • Change Boot Option #1: select the USB / CD from the list of available boot options

Step 3. Start BCWipe Total WipeOut Wiping Utility


In case you chose to follow Option 1 and step 2, the device will start booting off the USB / CD automatically. 

For Option 2, you will need to save changes to BIOS setup (F10). The device will boot of the USB / CD after a restart. 



Wait for loading modules. Once, finished, you will see the BCWipe Total WipeOut Wiping Utility UI.



Next topics:

BCWipe Total WipeOut wiping utility
Running BCWipe Total WipeOut automatically