BitRaser® Drive Eraser MSI Package
In this deployment guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to remotely erase laptops and desktops using the BitRaser Drive Eraser MSI package. This package can be delivered through the cloud or included as part of a preconfigured software boot bundle, allowing it to be installed on the system in advance.
BitRaser Remote Eraser remote wiping software is a powerful Microsoft Windows-based utility that allows you to remotely wipe Windows Endpoints with minimal human intervention. Using the Drive Eraser MSI package, you can erase multiple remote machines by either deploying it locally or through endpoint management systems like Microsoft SCCM, Intune, SolarWinds, etc.
In this guide, we will share steps for locally deploying the MSI package of BitRaser Remote Eraser on a laptop. For instructions on deploying it via endpoint management tools, see our guide on Remotely Erasing Devices via Microsoft SCCM.
IT admins can take remote access to the systems they want to erase and follow the steps below.
Note: For bulk deployments, the software can be customized with preconfigured BitRaser Server Credentials and the Auto Erase feature, enabling automated erasure across multiple Windows Endpoints.
Erase Windows Endpoints Remotely Using MSI Package:
Step 1: Log in to the BitRaser Cloud Console using the cloud credentials sent to you via email.
Navigate to the 'Download BitRaser' panel on the left, then click on 'Remotely Wipe Endpoint Devices using MSI Package' to download the MSI package.
You have the option to download either the 'Standard' or 'Stealth' deployment based on your business needs. The Stealth deployment gets installed silently on the target device that needs to be erased, while the Standard deployment operates like regular software. We are performing the standard deployment (See Image 1).
Image 1: Download BitRaser Remote Eraser MSI Package
Step 2: Double-click on the application to install the MSI package on the Windows laptop or desktop you want to wipe.
The software will be installed on your device, and you will see the 'Prepare your computer for erasure' screen. Now, click on 'Start' (See Image 2).
Note: The application requires Administrator-level permission for installation.
Image 2: Click on the 'Start' Button.
Step 3: Next, you will see the 'Computer is ready for erasure' screen. Click on 'Restart' to boot your machine with BitRaser Drive Eraser (See Image 3).
Image 3: Click on the 'Restart' Button.
Step 4: The system will automatically reboot with BitRaser Drive Eraser software, and will list all your connected drives (See Image 4).
Image 4: BitRaser Main Screen with Connected Drives
Step 5: If your device is connected via Wi-Fi, the application will automatically connect to the Internet using the Wi-Fi.
However, if you are using an Ethernet connection, you will need to enter your credentials manually to connect the application to the Internet. Navigate to ‘Settings’ and click on the ‘Network’ tab, enter your ‘Ethernet’ details, and click ‘Continue’ (See Image 5).
Image 5: Connect the BitRaser Application to the Internet
Step 6: Now, connect the application to the BitRaser Cloud console by going to the 'BitRaser Server' tab and entering your login details. These details were shared via email when you purchased the 'BitRaser Drive Eraser' software (See Image 6).
Image 6: Connect the Software to BitRaser Cloud Console
Step 7: Select the drive you want to wipe, the erasure method, and the verification type, and then click 'Erase'.
You will see an alert window informing you that the data will be wiped permanently; click 'Yes' (See Image 7).
The erasure process has started; this process is time-consuming and can take a long time to finish (See Images 8 & 9).
Image 7: Click on Yes to Confirm Erasure
Image 8: BitRaser Remote Eraser Progress Screen
Image 9: BitRaser Remote Eraser Progress Screensaver
Once the process is completed, a tamper-proof erasure report & certificate are generated, which is stored in the cloud automatically or can be saved locally as well (See Report Below).
BitRaser Remote Eraser Data Wiping Report
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