BitRaser Drive Eraser for Chromebook software is a complete solution for permanently erasing sensitive data from Chromebooks of all make and models. It prevents unauthorized data recovery by using advanced algorithms that fill user‑addressable storage with random or fixed binary patterns.
The process for erasing Chromebooks is divided into 3 stages:
Stage 1: Enroll & Log in to the Chromebook
It is important to enroll the Chromebook under your organization’s Google Admin Console. This grants BitRaser the permissions needed to retrieve accurate hardware information (e.g., serial or model number) and enables automatic execution of the Powerwash process for complete data sanitization.
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Step 1: Power ‘On’ your Chromebook device and click the “Get Started” button (See Image 1).
Image 1: Chromebook Welcome Screen
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Step 2: Connect the device to the internet and click ‘Next’. Once connected, you will see the ‘Choose your Chromebook’s setup’ screen. Navigate to the bottom and click ‘Device enrollment’ (See Image 2).
Image 2: Chromebook Setup Screen
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Step 3: Enter the provided ‘Enrollment Credentials’ to begin the enrollment process. Click ‘Next’ to proceed (See Image 3a & 3b).
Image 3a: Chromebook Device Enrollment Login Screen
Image 3b: Chromebook Device Enrollment Password Window
Once your credentials are validated, the ‘Enterprise Enrollment’ process will be completed. Click ‘Done’ to continue (See Image 4).
Image 4: Enterprise Enrollment Complete
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Step 4: After enrolling your device, you will be redirected to the ‘Sign-in to your Chromebook’ screen. First enter your email ID and click ‘Next’ (See Image 5). Then enter ‘Password’ and click ‘Next’.
Note: You can sign in using either the provided email address or a personal email address. Using the provided email address is recommended.
Image 5: Sign in to your Chromebook screen
Stage 2: Download & Install BitRaser Chromebook Suite
Once you have signed in to the Chromebook, BitRaser Drive Eraser & Diagnostics for Chromebook will automatically get downloaded. Please wait a moment for the download to complete. If the application doesn’t get installed automatically, try to download it manually.
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Step 1: After completing the installation, locate the ‘BitRaser Chromebook Suite’ and click the application icon to get started (See Image 6).
Image 6: BitRaser Drive Eraser & Diagnostics for Chromebook Application
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Step 2: Now, you will see ‘All files access’ screen. Allow the software to access and manage all files on the system. Click the ‘Toggle Button’ to enable this permission (See Image 7).
Image 7: All Files Access Screen
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Step 3: Click the ‘Back arrow’ to return to the main interface. You will then see the ‘BitRaser Initialization Loading Screen.’
Stage 3: Erase Chromebook With BitRaser
The BitRaser Chromebook application will automatically open in ‘Component Test’ tab. Switch to ‘Erasure’ tab to start the erasure process.
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Step 1: To begin the process, enter your ‘Username’ & ‘Password’ to access the ‘BitRaser Cloud Console’ (See Image 8).
Note: The BitRaser Cloud login credentials are sent post-purchase in the software delivery email.
Image 8: BitRaser Drive Eraser & Diagnostics for Chromebook Server Tab
Once the credentials are entered, the application automatically connects with BitRaser Cloud. You will now see the main screen of the application.
Note: The total number of licenses issued will be displayed in the bottom right corner of the window only after successful login.
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Step 2: Select the ‘Erasure Method’ and ‘Verification’ according to your data destruction policy. The application supports four erasure methods, such as NIST 800-88 Clear, US DoD 5220.22-M (3 passes), Pseudo-random, and Zeroes. In this deployment, the default ‘NIST 800-88 Clear’ erasure method is selected with ‘Total Verification,’ which is locked and cannot be changed (See Image 9). The ‘Pseudo-random’ and ‘Zeroes’ erasure methods support two verification options: ‘Total Verification,’ and ‘Random Verification,’
Image 9: BitRaser Drive Eraser for Chromebook Erasure Tab
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Step 3: Next, click ‘Erase’ to wipe the Chromebook device. You will be able to see the Chromebook erasure progress at the bottom (See Image 10).
Image 10: Chromebook Erasure in Progress
The erasure process will be completed in a few minutes, permanently removing all sensitive data from the Chromebook. Post erasure, the application will prepare and automatically perform a ‘Powerwash’ on the Chromebook (See Image 11).
Note: Powerwash is a Chromebook feature that resets the device to its original factory settings. It is required to complete the erasure process and make the device ready for reuse.
Image 11: Powerwash in Progress Window
Once a Powerwash is done, all data on your Chromebook is permanently and irreversibly erased. You can then verify the erasure status through a tamper-proof Chromebook Erasure Report. The report will be automatically saved to your BitRaser Cloud account (See the Report Below).
BitRaser Chromebook Erasure Report
