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It succeeds the M1 chip and powers devices such as:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>MacBook Air (M2)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>MacBook Pro (M2)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>iPad Pro<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Mac Mini<\/li>\r\n\t<li>M2 Pro and M2 Ultra models<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/bitraser-mac-erasure.php\" target=\"_blank\">BitRaser Drive Eraser & Diagnostics for Mac<\/a> is a unified tool that enables secure erasure and comprehensive diagnostics of Mac devices with both Apple Silicon and Intel processors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Follow these steps to erase a MacBook with an M2 chip:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Step 1:\u00a0<\/b>Long-press the <b>\u2018Power Button\u2019<\/b> until the time you see the startup options. Select\u00a0<b>'Options'<\/b>\u00a0and click on\u00a0<b>'Continue'<\/b><i>\u00a0(Refer to Image 1)<\/i>.<br>\r\nEnsure that you have an internet connection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"Startup Options Screen M2 Mac\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"426\" data-width=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6881dbcfa12e9_M2-Mac-Recovery-Mode.jpg\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><i>Image 1: Long-press the Power Button to access Startup options on Mac M2<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Step 2:\u00a0<\/b>You will be taken to the macOS Recovery screen. Click on <b>Utilities<\/b>, then select <b>\u2018Terminal\u2019<\/b>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b>\u00a0Type the following command\u00a0in the terminal window:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>sh <(curl <a href=\"https:\/\/bdm1.co\/m.xml\">https:\/\/bdm1.co\/m.xml<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>BitRaser Drive Eraser for Mac gets initiated, and the main UI appears <i>(Refer to Image 2)<\/i>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><elem><img alt=\"BitRaser Drive Eraser & Diagnostics Mac Main UI\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"827\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6881e7f6e8e00_BitRaser-Drive-Eraser-Diagnostics-Mac-Main-UI.jpg\" style=\"width: 900px; height: 465px;\"><\/elem><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><i>Image 2: BitRaser Drive Eraser & Diagnostics Mac UI<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The main UI has four tabs:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Erasure<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Component Test<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Details<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Report<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>The Erasure tab opens by default, letting you choose the erasure standard to wipe the internal Apple drive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b>\u00a0Click the <strong data-end=\"100\" data-start=\"86\">cloud icon<\/strong> at the top-right corner and sign in using your <strong data-end=\"178\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"148\">BitRaser Cloud credentials<\/strong> to fetch Mac erasure licenses. Once connected, your available <strong data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"241\">erasure and diagnostics licenses<\/strong> will appear in the bottom-right corner. Click <strong data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"324\">\u2018Erase\u2019<\/strong> to begin the erasure process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Once the process is completed, a digitally signed erasure report is generated and saved to the BitRaser Cloud Console <i>(Refer to Report)<\/i>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"M2 Erasure Report BitRaser Drive Eraser & Diagnostics Mac\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"520\" data-width=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6881dc1c7f598_M2-Erasure-Report-BitRaser-Drive-Eraser-Mac-Thumbnail.jpg\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><i>BitRaser Drive Eraser & Diagnostics Report<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Need More Help?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>These were the brief steps to initiate data wiping on Mac M2. For complete deployment and diagnostic instructions, refer to our detailed guides:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/deployment\/how-to-wipe-mac.php\" target=\"_blank\">How to Wipe Mac Devices<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/deployment\/how-to-perform-mac-diagnostics.php\" target=\"_blank\">How to Perform Mac Diagnostics<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","kbarticle_author":null,"kbarticle_image":null,"kbarticle_date":"Nov 29, 2023","view_url":"how-to-wipe-mac-with-m2-chip.php"},{"kbarticle_title":"Secure Data Erasure for Dell PowerEdge Servers with RAID Storage","kbarticle_description":"<strong><p>In this KB, we will walk you through the process of securely wiping Dell PowerEdge Servers with RAID storage.<\/p><\/strong>\r\n<p>Dell PowerEdge servers are enterprise-level servers manufactured by Dell Technologies to deliver high performance, reliability, and scalability. These servers are most commonly used in data centers, server rooms, and cloud computing environments. PowerEdge Servers offer verified hardware integrity, system lockdown capabilities, and robust protection for boot and firmware processes. These measures provide the servers with the highest level of security that helps safeguard the server infrastructure and protect against unauthorized access. These servers are offered in various forms to cater to various computing requirements. They come in rack & tower form or can be purpose-built depending on the environment it will be used in.\u00a0<i>(Refer to Image 1)<\/i><\/p>\r\n  <p><img alt=\"Dell PowerEdge Servers with RAID storage\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/Dell-PowerEdge-Server-Tower-and-Rack-Form.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 1: Dell PowerEdge Server Tower and Rack Form\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Source: Dell website<\/i><\/div>\r\n<h2>What is RAID & RAID Controller?<\/h2>\r\n<p>RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology is most commonly used in server environments like Dell PowerEdge servers. RAID data storage uses multiple physical disk drives into one or more logical units to improve the storage capacity, providing high Read\/Write performance, Data Redundancy, and increased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperva.com\/learn\/availability\/fault-tolerance\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fault Tolerance<\/a>. RAID comes in different levels and each has a specific purpose to fulfill, they are chosen based on organizational computing and storage needs:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>RAID 0:<\/b> Uses Disk Striping for providing high data throughput.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>RAID 1:<\/b> Uses Disk Mirroring for providing complete Data Redundancy.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>RAID 5:<\/b> Uses Disk Striping and Parity Data to offer high data throughput and Data Redundancy.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>RAID 6:<\/b> It adds one more Parity block to RAID 5. It offers protection against double disk failure.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>RAID 10:<\/b> Combination of RAID 1 & RAID 0. It offers higher data throughput and complete Data Redundancy.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>RAID Controller<\/b>, also referred to as a RAID card or RAID adapter, is an IC (Integrated Circuit or Hardware) that manages the configuration and operations of RAID storage. In advanced storage management environments, an external RAID controller is typically employed to manage RAID arrays. This approach is favored over in-built RAID controllers as RAID configuration is done according to organizational storage preferences.\r\nDell PERC is used for a variety of reasons like configuring and managing RAID configuration, offering enhanced data protection, storage management, performance optimization, compatibility, and integration with PowerEdge servers.\u00a0<i>(Refer to Image 2)<\/i><\/p>\r\n <p><img alt=\"Integrated Circuit or Hardware\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/Dell-PERC-RAID-Controller-H-700.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 2: Dell PERC RAID Controller H-700\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Source: Dell website<\/i><\/div>\r\n<h2> How to Wipe Dell PowerEdge Servers Using BitRaser?<\/h2>\r\n<p>Certified Data Erasure software like BitRaser can permanently wipe data from Dell PowerEdge servers making data recovery impossible. You can learn more about the software and its features on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/bitraser-drive-eraser.php\" target=\"_blank\">BitRaser Drive Eraser<\/a> product page. However, since it is a RAID server, you need to note that RAID Dismantling is to be done before starting to wipe the PowerEdge.<\/p>\r\n<p>BitRaser Drive Eraser supports <b>RAID Dismantling<\/b> for <b>Adaptec <\/b>& <b>LSI<\/b> RAID controllers and <b>select models<\/b> of <b>Dell PERC<\/b> <b>(like PERC H-700)<\/b>. In this KB, we will share steps for erasing <b>Dell PowerEdge Server R-710<\/b> with <b>Dell PERC H-700 RAID controller<\/b>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Once you purchase the BitRaser Drive Eraser software (Cloud Variant), you will receive an email with login credentials to your secure 'BitRaser Cloud Account'. <\/p>\r\n<p>You can refer to the step-by-step instructions for downloading and creating the USB by reading our deployment guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/deployment\/how-to-wipe-pc-laptop.php\" target=\"_blank\">Wipe Drives & Devices With the Internet<\/a> and <b>following the steps in Stages 1 & 2 Only<\/b>. Now, you are ready to wipe the Dell PowerEdge server with RAID.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Connect your BitRaser Drive Eraser USB to your Dell PowerEdge R 710 Server and switch on the server.\u00a0<i>(Refer to Image 3)<\/i><\/p>\r\n <p><img alt=\"Dell PowerEdge R 710 Server\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/Connect-BitRaser-USB-to-Dell-PowerEdge-Server.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 3: Connect BitRaser USB to Dell PowerEdge Server<\/i><\/div>\r\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> The server will start and you will see the server model number on the screen.\u00a0<i>(Refer to Image 4)<\/i>\u00a0When prompted Press F1 to continue.\u00a0<i>(Refer to Image 5).<\/i><\/p>\r\n <p><img alt=\"Dell PowerEdge R 710 Start Screen\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/Dell-PowerEdge-R-710-Start-Screen.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n <div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 4: Dell PowerEdge R 710 Start Screen <\/i><\/div>\r\n <p><img alt=\" Press F1 to Continue\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/Press-F1-to-Continue.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 5: Press F1 to Continue<\/i><\/div>\r\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Press F11 to go to Boot Manager. <i>(Refer to Image 6) <\/i><\/p>\r\n<p>In the boot manager, select the Hard drive C: option and then select the Front USB option and press Enter. <i>(Refer to Image 7)<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"Press F11 to go to Boot Manager\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/Press-F11-to-go-to-Boot-Manager.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 6: Press F11 to go to Boot Manager<\/i><\/div>\r\n<p><img alt=\"Select Hard Drive C Option then Select Front USB and Press Enter\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/Select-Hard-Drive-C-Option-then-Select-Front-USB-and-Press-Enter.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 7: Select Hard Drive C Option then Select Front USB and Press Enter<\/i><\/div>\r\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> You will see the BitRaser Boot Menu, in which the BitRaser option is selected. Press Enter. <i>(Refer to Image 8)<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p>The BitRaser application will initialize. <i>(Refer to Image 9)<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"BitRaser Boot Menu Select BitRaser Press Enter\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/BitRaser-Boot-Menu-Select-BitRaser-Press-Enter.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 8: BitRaser Boot Menu Select BitRaser Press Enter<\/i><\/div>\r\n<p><img alt=\"BitRaser Initialization Screen\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/BitRaser-Initialization-Screen.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 9: BitRaser Initialization Screen<\/i><\/div>\r\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> On the BitRaser Main Screen, you can see all the drives in your Dell PowerEdge R 710 Server listed there. <\/p>\r\n<p><b>Note:<\/b> BitRaser Drive Eraser has automatically dismantled the RAID configuration and all the drives are listed as independent physical drives that can now be wiped. <i>(Refer to Image 10)<\/i> <\/p><p><b>For supported RAID Controllers, BitRaser will automatically dismantle the RAID and show you the physical drives in the list of drives.<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>Now, click on the settings icon on the top right corner and go to network, select your network (Wi-Fi \/ Ethernet), enter details, and click on connect.<i> (Refer to Image 11)<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"RAID Dismantled Disks on BitRaser Main Screen\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/RAID-Dismantled-Disks-on-BitRaser-Main-Screen.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 10: RAID Dismantled Disks on BitRaser Main Screen<\/i><p><\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"Go to Settings Click on Network and Enter Details then Click Connect\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/Go-to-Settings-Click-on-Network-and-Enter-Details-then-Click-Connect.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 11: Go to Settings Click on Network and Enter Details then Click Connect<\/i><\/div>\r\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Now, click on BitRaser Server and enter you login credentials that you received in your mail when you purchased the software, and then click on Connect. The BitRaser application connects with your BitRaser Cloud account to retrieve your Drive Eraser Licenses. You can see the number of licenses in the bottom right corner. <i>(Refer to Image 12)<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"Connect to BitRaser Cloud Account and Retrieve your Licenses\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/Connect-to-BitRaser-Cloud-Account-and-Retrieve-your-Licenses.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 12: Connect to BitRaser Cloud Account and Retrieve your Licenses<\/i><\/div>\r\n<p>Step 7: Now click on Erase, you will see a warning screen click on Yes. <i>(Refer to Image 13)<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"Click on Erase then Click on Yes\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/Click-on-Erase-then-Click-on-Yes.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 13: Click on Erase then Click on Yes<\/i><\/div>\r\n<p>You can see the Erasure progress on the screen.\u00a0<i>(Refer to Image 14)<\/i>\u00a0Once the process completes your Dell PowerEdge Server with RAID has been permanently erased. <i>(Refer to Image 15)<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"Erasure Progress Screen Dell PowerEdge Server\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/Erasure-Progress-Screen-Dell-PowerEdge-Server.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 14: Erasure Progress Screen Dell PowerEdge Server<\/i><\/div>\r\n<p><img alt=\"Dell PowerEdge Server Erasure Process Completed\" src=\"\/images\/kb\/securely-erasing-dell-poweredge-servers\/Dell-PowerEdge-Server-Erasure-Process-Completed.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n<div><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 15: Dell PowerEdge Server Erasure Process Completed<\/i><\/div>\r\n<\/div>","kbarticle_author":null,"kbarticle_image":null,"kbarticle_date":"June 30, 2023","view_url":"erase-dell-poweredge-servers-with-raid.php"},{"kbarticle_title":"How to Schedule and Automate Erasure Tasks with BitRaser<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> File Eraser?","kbarticle_description":"<p><strong>Read this KB to learn 'How to Schedule and Automate Data Erasure tasks at regular intervals using BitRaser File Eraser'.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>BitRaser File Eraser is a powerful data erasure tool for wiping files, folders, volumes, internet traces, cookies, partitions, etc. from PCs, Laptops, and Mac Devices. BitRaser File Eraser includes a powerful feature: 'Scheduler' that allows you to schedule erasure tasks at periodic intervals to safeguard data privacy and maintain data hygiene.  <i>(Refer to Image 1)<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"How to Schedule and Automate Data Erasure\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/schedule-and-automate-erasure-tasks\/BitRaser-File-Eraser-Scheduler-Tab.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n<p><em class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 1: BitRaser File Eraser Scheduler Tab<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/bitraser-file-eraser.php\" target=\"_blank\">BitRaser  File Eraser<\/a> <b>'Scheduler' <\/b>feature enables users to automate the removal of <strong>'File & Folders'<\/strong> and <strong>'Internet Traces'<\/strong> from their systems at  predefined times and intervals. <\/p>\r\n<p>Scheduling Erasure tasks offers organizations convenience,  peace of mind, and helps them in increasing operational efficiency by  permanently removing sensitive data from storage devices at a pre-defined  frequency. This helps in preventing unauthorized access to the data and prevents  any data leakage. Users have the option to tailor the scheduler to their  workflow and ensure that data erasure occurs at a time that is convenient to  them and it doesn't need any manual intervention. BitRaser File Eraser  streamlines data management and bolsters data security practices.<\/p>\r\n<p>Let's see how you can utilize the 'Scheduler' feature to  derive maximum benefit from BitRaser File Eraser.<\/p>\r\n<h2>How to Use  BitRaser File Eraser Scheduler Feature?<\/h2>\r\n<p>You can download and install BitRaser File Eraser using the  steps shared in our previous KB article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/kb\/how-to-permanently-erase-files.php\" target=\"_blank\">How to  Permanently Erase Files, Folders & Volumes?<\/a> <\/p>\r\n  <p><b>The software is available for both Windows and Mac OS.<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>Once the software has been downloaded and installed, click on  the <b>'Scheduler Tab'<\/b>. There are two options in this tab \u2013 Erase Traces or Erase  Files and Folders. Let's begin with the former:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><b>Erase Traces:<\/b> The user has the option to erase traces corresponding to their business requirements. The user can schedule erasure to take place once, daily, weekly, monthly, or every boot basis. <i>(Refer to Image 2)<\/i> \r\nTo use the 'Scheduler' feature, the user must set the start date and time for erasing traces. Once the user confirms the date & time and clicks on <b>'OK'<\/b> a new window pops up saying, <b>'Task scheduled successfully'<\/b>. <i>(Refer to Image 3) \r\n<\/i><p><img alt=\"Task scheduled successfully\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/schedule-and-automate-erasure-tasks\/BitRaser-File-Eraser-Schedule-Traces-Erasure.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n<p><em class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 2: BitRaser File Eraser Schedule Traces Erasure<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"BitRaser File Eraser Schedule Traces Erasure\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/schedule-and-automate-erasure-tasks\/Files-&-Folders-Erasure-Task-Scheduled-Successfully.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n<p><em class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 3: Traces Erasure Task Scheduled Successfully<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>At the pre-defined time, the software will start erasing traces automatically. <i>(Refer to Image 4)<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p>Please note that during the scheduling process, the software does not require any confirmation from the user to erase traces or files and folders. Since the user has scheduled the erasure, the software will automatically erase the data at pre-defined intervals as requested.<\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"Erasing Traces Progress Screen\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/schedule-and-automate-erasure-tasks\/Erasing-Traces-Progress-Screen.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n<p><em class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 4: Erasing Traces Progress Screen<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Note: For the scheduler to function, the BitRaser File Eraser application must be closed before the scheduled time; otherwise, you will see a message stating that <b>'Another instance of BitRaser File Eraser is running'<\/b>. <i>(Refer to Image 5)<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"Another Instance of BitRaser File Eraser is Running\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/schedule-and-automate-erasure-tasks\/Another-Instance-of-BitRaser-File-Eraser-is-Running.png\"><\/p>\r\n<p><em class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 5: Another Instance of BitRaser File Eraser is Running<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Once the task has been completed BitRaser File Eraser application will shut down automatically.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><p><b>Erase Files & Folders:<\/b> The user can schedule the erasure of Files & Folders as per their requirements. Click on the Files & Folder tab and select the task type, i.e. <b>'New Task'<\/b> or <b>'Existing Task'<\/b>. For first-time users select New Task and then give a Task Name. \r\nFor Example, in the image below the task has been named as 'File Erasure Daily'.<\/p>\r\n<p>Once the task type is selected choose the Folder or File that needs to be erased, by clicking on <b>'Browse'<\/b> and selecting the destination folder, then clicking on<b> 'Next'<\/b> <i>(Refer to Image 6)<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"Select File & Folder Task Type and Press Next\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/schedule-and-automate-erasure-tasks\/Select-File-&-Folder-Task-Type-and-Press-Next.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n<p><em class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 6: Select File & Folder Task Type and Press Next<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>The next screen will be the same as Erase Traces and will ask you to set the frequency of Erasing Files & Folders i.e. once, daily, weekly, monthly, or on every boot.\r\nYou also need to set a Date & Time for the scheduled erasure. Then click <b>'OK'<\/b> <i>(Refer to Image 7)\r\n<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"BitRaser File Eraser Schedule Files & Folders Erasure\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/schedule-and-automate-erasure-tasks\/BitRaser-File-Eraser-Schedule-Files-&-Folders-Erasure.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n<p><em class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 7: BitRaser File Eraser Schedule Files & Folders Erasure<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>A new window appears that will state, <b>'Task scheduled successfully'<\/b>.<\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"Task scheduled successfully\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/schedule-and-automate-erasure-tasks\/Traces-Erasure-Task-Scheduled-Successfully.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n<p><em class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 8: Files-&-Folders-Erasure-Task-Scheduled-Successfully <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>The automated erasure of Files & Folders will begin at the specified time and date and all preselected Files and Folders will be permanently removed. <i>(Refer to Image 9)<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"Erasing Files & Folders Progress Screen\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/schedule-and-automate-erasure-tasks\/Erasing-Files-&-Folders-Progress-Screen.jpg\"><\/p>\r\n<p><em class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 9: Erasing Files & Folders Progress Screen<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Once the scheduled erasure is completed the BitRaser File Eraser application will shut down automatically.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><b>Using the above-mentioned steps you can schedule your data erasure tasks using BitRaser File Eraser. <\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>Overall, BitRaser File Eraser Scheduler is an indispensable feature for organizations and individuals alike. Automated File Erasure is an effective and convenient way to remove sensitive data permanently from PCs, Laptops, and Mac Devices.<\/p>\r\n","kbarticle_author":null,"kbarticle_image":null,"kbarticle_date":"May 31, 2022","view_url":"schedule-and-automate-erasure-tasks-with-bitraser-file-eraser.php"},{"kbarticle_title":"How to Wipe RedMi Phones Using BitRaser Mobile Eraser?","kbarticle_description":"<p>In today's internet-driven world, smartphones are an inseparable part of people's daily lives. Where Apple iPhone and Samsung mobile devices have been ruling the market for a long time, Xiaomi Redmi phones entered the market by storm and managed to create their own price-sensitive market segment. Due to the quantum leap in technological advancements, when you upgrade to a new Redmi phone or recycle an old one, it's essential to ensure that the stored data is completely erased. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>As a Redmi phone user or a recycler looking to wipe data permanently, you can rely on BitRaser Mobile Eraser as a powerful tool that can help safeguard data privacy. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In this KB, we'll share steps to help you wipe your Xiaomi Redmi phone easily using BitRaser Mobile and Eraser software. While the tool is available for Windows and bare-bone hardware; for the purpose of this KB, we are looking at Windows downloadable variants only.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Follow the steps below to erase 'Redmi' phones like Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G, Redmi Note 12 Turbo, Redmi A2+, Redmi A2, Redmi Note 12 4G, Redmi Note 11S, Redmi 9A, Redmi Note 10 4G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S, Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi 9C, etc. using BitRaser Mobile Eraser software.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Step 1<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>Download and install the BitRaser Mobile Eraser <\/strong>tool on your Windows machine to wipe your phone's data.<\/p>\r\n<p>Read the instructions in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/deployment\/how-to-wipe-android.php\" target=\"_blank\">deployment guide<\/a> for downloading and installing the BitRaser Mobile software on a Windows machine as per your requirement. Post downloading, install the DIY software. Accept the license agreement and click 'Next' to finish the installation. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Step 2<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>Launch and open the 'BitRaser Mobile Eraser &amp; Diagnostics' Tool<\/strong> to initiate the Redmi phone data erasure process.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Follow the below steps:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Login to your  BitRaser cloud console account as per the credentials received [on email post-purchase] <i>(Refer to Image 1)<\/i><\/li>\r\n<li>Connect the Redmi phone to your Windows machine using the USB cable. The connected device will show a checkbox with 'Erase' as the default option. (<i>Refer to Image 2)<\/i><br>\r\n<p><img class=\"pt-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Cloud-console-login-BitRaser.jpg\" alt=\"Cloud console login BitRaser\"><br>\r\n<i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 1: Log in to the Cloud console to get BitRaser licenses<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Redmi-device-connected.jpg\" alt=\"redmi device connected\"><br>\r\n<i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 2: Connect the Redmi phone to your Windows Machine using BitRaser Mobile Eraser software<\/i><\/p><\/li>\r\n<li>To start the erasure process, enable 'USB debugging' on the Redmi phone.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>How to enable USB Debugging on your Xiaomi Redmi phone?<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Go to <b>'Settings'<\/b> on your Android device and click the <b>'My device'<\/b> option.<\/li>\r\n<li>Find <b>'All Specs'<\/b><\/li>\r\n<li>Tap MIUI version 7-10 times to make Developer options available. (You will notice that 'You are now a developer!)<\/li>\r\n<li>Go back to the previous page and find <b>'Additional Settings'<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Find the <b>'Developer Options'<\/b><\/li>\r\n<li>Turn on <b>'USB Debugging'<\/b>. Tap <b>'OK'<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Procedure to Install BitRaser App (BitRaserAndroidErasure.apk) on Redmi Devices:<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Go to <b>'File Manager'<\/b> of the Redmi phone that you are wiping and install BitRaserAndroidErasure.apk on the phone as prompted by the application. \r\n[Ensure that the Redmi phone remains connected to the BitRaser Mobile Eraser app]<\/li>\r\n<li>Locate and open the BitRaser folder. If you are unable to locate then initiate the erasure process to find BitRaser Folder in internal storage.  <\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<table cellpadding=\"7\">\r\n<tbody><tr>\r\n<td width=\"33%\"><img class=\"pt-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Redmi-phone-file-manager.jpg\" alt=\"Redmi phone file manager\">\r\n<p><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 3: Open File Manager on Redmi<\/i><\/p><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"33%\"><img class=\"pt-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Locating-BitRaser-Folder-on-Redmi-phone.jpg\" alt=\"Locating BitRaser Redmi phone file manager\">\r\n<p><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 4: Locate and Open BitRaser Folder<\/i><\/p><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"33%\"><img class=\"pt-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Redmi-phone-debugging-open-apk-file.jpg\" alt=\"Redmi phone debugging open apk file\">\r\n<p><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 5: Select and Open BitRaserAndroidErasure.apk<\/i><\/p><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><img class=\"pt-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Install-BitRaser-app-on-Redmi-phone.jpg\" alt=\"Install BitRaser app on Redmi phone\">\r\n<p><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 6: Install the BitRaser application<\/i><\/p><\/td>\r\n<td><img class=\"pt-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Redmi-phone-BitRaser-app-apk-installation.jpg\" alt=\"Redmi phone BitRaser-app apk installation\">\r\n<p><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 7: Wait while the app installs<\/i><\/p><\/td>\r\n<td><img class=\"pt-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Redmi-phone-BitRaser-app-successful-installation.jpg\" alt=\"Redmi phone BitRaser app successful installation\">\r\n<p><i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 8: Successful installation<\/i><\/p><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody><\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol type=\"a\">\r\n<li>Click on BitRaserAndroidErasure.apk and open the file. Upon proceeding, a notification appears on your Redmi phone screen asking if you want to install the application. To begin the installation process, select the <b>\"Install\"<\/b> option.<\/li>\r\n\r\n<li>The device will take some time to install the .apk file. Wait for some time till the application is installed successfully.<\/li>\r\n\r\n<li>On opening the BitRaser application, you will receive pop-up messages asking to grant certain permissions. Proceed to allow access to photos, media, files, and phone calls. <\/li>\r\n\r\n<li>BitRaser Mobile Eraser &amp; Diagnostics application may stop functioning on your device if you <b>DO NOT ACCEPT THE REQUIRED PERMISSIONS<\/b>. Check the reference images shared below.<br>\r\n<p><img class=\"pt-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Accept-permissions-to-activate-app.png\" alt=\"Accept permissions to activate app\"><\/p>\r\n<i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 9: Accept the permissions to activate the app<\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>Step 3<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>Begin Data Erasure Process<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol type=\"a\">\r\n<li>Select the device and the erasure method. You can choose from the 10 erasure standards that BitRaser Mobile Eraser and Diagnostics software supports. Once you have made your selection, click on START to begin the Redmi phone data erasure process. The default standard is <b>'Zeroes'<\/b>.\r\n<p><img class=\"pt-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Redmi-erasure-process-initiated.jpg\" alt=\"Redmi erasure process initiated\">\r\n<br>\r\n<i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 10: The Data Erasure process is initiated<\/i><\/p><\/li>\r\n<li>Once the erasure process is completed the software interface flashes the status as <b>'Completed'<\/b> in green on the screen for the erased device.<p><img class=\"pt-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Redmi-erasure-process-completed.jpg\" alt=\"Redmi erasure process completed\"><br>\r\n<i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 11: Redmi phone is successfully wiped<\/i><\/p><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>Step 4<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>Save Erasure Report<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol type=\"a\">\r\n<li>Now that the erasure is completed, you can collect the erasure report, from the Report tab. The report tab lists all reports created on the selected time period.<\/li>\r\n<li>From here you can either preview the report, save it in PDF, XML, and CSV formats, or send it over to your account at the BitRaser cloud console. Check the pdf to see a sample report.\r\n<p><img class=\"pt-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Redmi-save-erasure-report.jpg\" alt=\"Redmi save erasure report\"><br>\r\n<i class=\"shortfontimage\">Image 12: Save the erasure report in PDF, XML, and CSV formats<\/i><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><strong>Redmi Data Erasure Report  <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<img class=\"pt-2\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Mobile-Wiping-Reports-l.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/how-to-wipe-redmi-phones\/Mobile-Wiping-Reports.jpg\" alt=\"Mobile Wiping\">\r\n\r\n","kbarticle_author":null,"kbarticle_image":null,"kbarticle_date":"May 09, 2023","view_url":"how-to-wipe-redmi-phones-using-bitraser-mobile-eraser.php"},{"kbarticle_title":"How to Wipe BitLocker Encrypted Drives?","kbarticle_description":"<div data-type=\"container-content\" class=\"\"><div data-type=\"component-text\">\r\n<p><b>Read this Knowledge Base article to learn how to wipe data from a BitLocker-encrypted drive using BitRaser Drive Eraser software (Cloud variant). <\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>BitLocker is a full disk encryption feature introduced by Microsoft. It is designed to protect the data stored on storage drives from unauthorized access by encrypting the operating system, system files, and user data. Encryption can be secured using a password, PIN, TPM, or recovery key to ensure sensitive data remains protected.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>BitLocker allows users to choose between encrypting only the used disk space or encrypting the entire drive. <i>(See Image 1)<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"BitLocker Drive Encryption Screen\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"309\" data-width=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1c234bdb277_bitlocker-drive-encryption.png\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><i>Image 1: BitLocker Drive Encryption<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>When the <b>\u201cUsed Disk Space Only\u201d<\/b> option is selected, the encrypted drive can be erased without the BitLocker password or recovery key.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>However, for drives encrypted using the <b>\u201cEncrypt Entire Drive\u201d<\/b> option, you would require the BitLocker password or recovery key to perform complete data erasure.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>This KB explains how to wipe a BitLocker-encrypted drive that is configured with the <b>\u201cUsed Disk Space Only\u201d<\/b> encryption option using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/bitraser-drive-eraser.php\" target=\"_blank\">BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics<\/a> software.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Stage 1: Download BitRaser ISO and Create Bootable USB<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Step 1: <\/b>Log in to your <b>BitRaser Cloud<\/b> account using the credentials shared via email after purchase. Navigate to <strong>\u2018Download BitRaser\u2019<\/strong> and click on <strong>\u2018Cloud Variant: BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics\u2019<\/strong> to download the ISO file <i>(See Image 2)<\/i>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"BitRaser Cloud Console Dashboard\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"560\" data-width=\"1279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1c2393c35ea_download-bitraser-drive-eraser-diagnostics-cloud-variant.jpg\" style=\"width: 750px;\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><em>Image 2: Download Cloud Variant of BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics Software<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Step 2: <\/b>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/rufus.ie?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\">Rufus ' official website<\/a> to download Rufus, an open-source tool for creating bootable USB drives. Follow the steps mentioned in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/kb\/how-to-create-a-bootable-usb-using-rufus.php\" target=\"_blank\">How to Create a Bootable USB Using Rufus?<\/a> KB to create a BitRaser bootable USB.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Stage 2: Wipe BitLocker Encrypted Drive<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Step 1: <\/b>Connect the BitRaser bootable USB to the laptop and power on the system. Open the <strong>Boot Menu<\/strong> using the appropriate key for your device <i>(See Image 3)<\/i>. Select the BitRaser bootable USB and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>. When the BitRaser Boot Menu appears, press <strong>Enter<\/strong> again to proceed <i>(See Image 4)<\/i>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"One time boot settings Dell Latitude 3410\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"1024\" data-width=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1c23bb44e0a_one-time-boot-settings-dell-latitude-3410.png\" style=\"width: 750px; height: 500px;\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><em>Image 3: One-Time Boot Menu<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"BitRaser Boot Menu\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"1024\" data-width=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1c23e5e33c7_bitraser-drive-eraser-diagnostics-boot-menu.png\" style=\"width: 750px; height: 500px;\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><em>Image 4: BitRaser Boot Menu<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The BitRaser interface will load and display the connected storage drives<i> (See Image 5)<\/i>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics Erasure UI\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"673\" data-width=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1c240a9dab8_erasure-main-screen-bitraser-drive-eraser-diagnostics.jpg\" style=\"width: 750px; height: 563px;\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><em>Image 5: BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics Erasure UI<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Step 2: <\/b>Connect the system to the internet and log in to BitRaser Cloud to acquire licenses and enable report upload.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> icon and open the <strong>Network<\/strong> tab<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Connect to the Internet using Ethernet, DHCP, or Wi Fi <i>(See Image 6a)<\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Next, open the <strong>BitRaser Server<\/strong> tab:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Enter BitRaser Cloud credentials and connect the application to the BitRaser server <i>(See Image 6b) <\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"Server Settings BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"673\" data-width=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1c24451261d_connect-to-bitraser-server-bitraser.jpg\" style=\"width: 750px; height: 563px;\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><em>Image 6a: Connect Application to Network<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"Network Settings BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"673\" data-width=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1c24762c86c_connect-to-internet-bitraser-drive-eraser-diagnostics.jpg\" style=\"width: 750px; height: 563px;\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><em>Image 6b: Connect Application to BitRaser Server<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The system will automatically fetch available licenses from your BitRaser Cloud account.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Step 3: <\/b>Select the BitLocker-encrypted drive, choose the erasure method, and then click <b>\u2018<strong>Erase\u2019<\/strong><\/b>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Click<b> \u2018Proceed\u2019<\/b> to begin the data erasure process <i>(See Images 7a &amp; 7b)<\/i>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><elem><img alt=\"Select BitLocker-Encrypted drive to erase\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"673\" data-width=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1c27a6ab1a8_select-bitlocker-encrypted-drive-to-erase-bitraser.jpg\" style=\"width: 750px; height: 563px;\"><\/elem><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><em>Image 7a: Select BitLocker-Encrypted Drive to Erase<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"Confirm erasure screen BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"673\" data-width=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1c25401a7ec_confirm-erasure-bitraser-drive-eraser-diagnostics.jpg\" style=\"width: 750px; height: 563px;\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><em>Image 7b: Confirm Erasure<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>You can monitor the erasure progress directly on the screen and through the screensaver view <i>(See Images 8 &amp; 9)<\/i>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><elem><elem><img alt=\"Erasure progress screen BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"673\" data-width=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1d7f3550d03_erasure-progress-screen-bitraser.jpg\" style=\"width: 750px; height: 563px;\"><\/elem><\/elem><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><em>Image 8: Erasure Progress Screen<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"Erasure progress screensaver BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"1086\" data-width=\"1448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1c258d70e4d_erasure-progress-screensaver-bitraser.png\" style=\"width: 750px; height: 563px;\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><em>Image 9: Erasure Progress Screensaver<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Once the process is completed, a confirmation screen with a green tick will appear <i>(See Image 10)<\/i>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"Erasure completion green tick screen BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"1086\" data-width=\"1448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1c25ab2d831_erasure-completion-screensaver-bitraser.png\" style=\"width: 750px; height: 563px;\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><i>Image 10: Erasure Completion Screensaver<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>After erasure, detailed erasure reports and certificates can be viewed and downloaded from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitrasercloud.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">BitRaser Cloud Console<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Optional: Perform Hardware Diagnostics<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics also provides the option to perform hardware diagnostics using the \u2018<strong>Component Test\u2019<\/strong> tab. Those customers looking to erase and diagnose simultaneously can customize the ISO accordingly, or can go to settings and choose <b>\u2018Run diagnostics with erasing\u2019<\/b> <i>(See Image 11)<\/i>. This way, ITAD and Enterprise ITAM can check the device\u2019s health. Diagnostics is an Add-on and comes at an additional cost, though very nominal. So one must purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/bitraser-hardware-diagnostics.php\" target=\"_blank\">BitRaser Hardware Diagnostics<\/a> licenses separately.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"Default process settings BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"673\" data-width=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1c26336b896_select-default-process-bitraser-drive-eraser-diagnostics.jpg\" style=\"width: 750px; height: 563px;\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><em>Image 11: Choose Workflow <\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The software can perform multiple automated and manual tests for various hardware components, along with providing you with an option to assign a grade to the tested device.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Click on the <b>\u2018Component Test\u2019<\/b> tab and then click <b>\u2018Start\u2019<\/b> to begin diagnostics <i>(See Image 12)<\/i>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><elem><img alt=\"Diagnostics Main UI BitRaser Drive Eraser &amp; Diagnostics\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"673\" data-width=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6a1c265d681c6_diagnostics-main-screen-bitraser-drive-eraser-diagnostics.jpg\" style=\"width: 750px; height: 563px;\"><\/elem><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><em>Image 12: Diagnostics UI<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>You can follow the on-screen instructions to complete the diagnostic process. Once done, the application will generate and upload a detailed diagnostic report on BitRaser Cloud Console.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","kbarticle_author":null,"kbarticle_image":null,"kbarticle_date":"May 03, 2023","view_url":"how-to-wipe-BitLocker-encrypted-drives-using-BitRaser.php"},{"kbarticle_title":"How to Permanently Erase Controlled Unclassified Information Using BitRaser?","kbarticle_description":"<p><strong>In this KB,  we will define controlled unclassified information (CUI), discuss erasure  methods for erasing it, and provide step-by-step instructions for erasing CUI with  BitRaser.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/policy-notices\/controlled-unclassified-information\" target=\"_blank\">Federal  Trade Commission<\/a> defines CUI as, <em>\"The  information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to  and consistent with applicable law, regulations, and government-wide policies  but is not classified.\"<\/em> The CUI program was developed to guarantee uniformity  and consistent practices among government agencies and contractors that have  access to CUI. The CUI program is governed by regulations and policies like  Executive Order 13556 and 32 CFR Part 2002<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n  Executive Order 13556 created the CUI program and designated  the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) as the Executive Agent  in charge of implementation and compliance. 32 CFR 2002, on the other hand,  sets policies for dealing with CUI and it applies to all government and private  organizations that have access to CUI. NARA delegated the responsibilities of the  Executive Agency to the Director of the Information Security Oversight Office  (ISOO), who is responsible for enacting and implementing the CUI policy.<\/p>\r\n <h2> Guidance for  Destroying Controlled Unclassified Information:<\/h2>\r\n<p>  According to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's  (DCSA) CUI Destruction Guidance (Version July 2022), CUI policy mandates any  organization that stores, processes, or has access to CUI must dispose of it in  such a manner that the information becomes unreadable, indecipherable, and irrecoverable. <\/p>\r\n  <p>CUI can be of two types, Paper-based CUI and Media-based CUI.  You can refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcsa.mil\/Portals\/91\/Documents\/CTP\/CUI\/CUI_Destruction_Guidance_Version_1_01JUL2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">CUI Destruction  Guidance<\/a> to learn how to destroy Paper-based CUI. In this KB we will  discuss how to destroy Media-based CUI. <\/p>\r\n <p> Media-based CUI can be stored on a variety of drives and  devices like smartphones, HDDs, SSDs, laptops, PCs, Mac devices, network  devices, etc. Each device must be handled in a manner that is effective for  that media type. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/CFR-2018-title32-vol6\/pdf\/CFR-2018-title32-vol6-part2002.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">32 CFR 2018 <\/a>(Page 505), <em>\"Agencies must use any  destruction method specifically required by law, regulation, or Government-wide  policy for that CUI.\" <\/em>It further states that if no specific method has been  specified by the authorities any of the below methods can be used:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/nvlpubs.nist.gov\/nistpubs\/SpecialPublications\/NIST.SP.800-53r5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">NIST SP  800\u201353<\/a> (Guidance for Destruction)<\/li>\r\n  <li>Federal Information Systems and Organizations (Privacy  Controls)<\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/nvlpubs.nist.gov\/nistpubs\/specialpublications\/nist.sp.800-88r1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">NIST SP  800-88<\/a> (Media Sanitization Guidelines)<\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-32\/subtitle-B\/chapter-XX\/part-2001\/subpart-E\/section-2001.47\" target=\"_blank\">32 CFR 2001.47<\/a> (Any  method approved for Classified National Security Information)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>So, based on these points we can conclude that NIST Clear,  Purge & Destroy methods can be used to erase CUI permanently. <em>(Refer to Table 1)<\/em><\/p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\r\n  <tbody><tr>\r\n    <td><p>Media Type<\/p> <\/td>\r\n    <td><p>Clear <\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td><p>Purge <\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td><p>Destroy <\/p><\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n  <tr>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>Floppy Disks, Disk    Drives<\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>Overwrite using    agency-approved software<\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>Degauss in an    NSA\/CSS-approved degausser.<\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>Incinerate, Shred<\/p><\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n  <tr>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>ATA Hard drives,    SCSI Drives<\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>Overwrite using    agency-approved software<\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>Secure Erase,    Degauss, or Disassemble and degauss the enclosed platters.<\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>Incinerate, Shred,    Pulverize Disintegrate<\/p><\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n  <tr>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>Flash Media \u2013 USBs,    Memory Cards, SSDs<\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>Overwrite using    agency-approved software<\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>Secure data erasure<\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>Incinerate Shred    Pulverize Disintegrate<\/p><\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n  <tr>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>CDs\/DVDs<\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>N\/A<\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>N\/A<\/p><\/td>\r\n    <td valign=\"top\"><p>- Remove information    using an optical disc grinding device<br>\r\n      - Incinerate using a licensed facility<br>\r\n      \u00a0- Use Optical disk media shredder<\/p><\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p> <i class=\"shortfontimage\">Table 1:  NIST Clear, Purge & Destroy According to Media Type (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/article\/nist-guidelines-media-sanitization.php\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/article\/nist-guidelines-media-sanitization.php<\/a>)<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n  Now we are informed about the method for erasing CUI. Let's  discuss how you can erase this information using a professional data erasure  software - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">BitRaser<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n  <h2>Erase CUI  Using BitRaser:<\/h2>\r\n<p>  There are two scenarios where you have to destroy CUI:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li>The Agency no longer requires the CUI.<\/li>\r\n  <li>NARA approves record disposition.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If the IT asset that contains CUI will be reused within the  agency then you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/bitraser-file-eraser.php\" target=\"_blank\">BitRaser  File Eraser<\/a>, on the other hand, if the IT asset is obsolete and has to  be replaced you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/bitraser-drive-eraser.php\" target=\"_blank\">BitRaser  Drive Eraser<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n  <p>When you use File Eraser you can erase volumes, files,  folders, and partitions that contain CUI, without harming the OS. Conversely,  if you use Drive Eraser it will erase everything including the OS. So depending  on your requirements, you can use the software that suits your needs. BitRaser  supports the NIST 800-88 data wiping standard (both Clear and Purge), so you  can be confident that CUI will be permanently erased beyond recovery as  required by the CUI program. BitRaser is tested and approved by NIST and DHS.<\/p>\r\n <h2> Steps for  Using BitRaser File Eraser for erasing CUI:<\/h2>\r\n  <p>You can refer to our guide for installing BitRaser File  Eraser <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/kb\/how-to-permanently-erase-data-while-retaining-operating-system.php\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. Once the  software is installed and ready for use you can begin the wiping process.<\/p>\r\n  <p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Start the  File Eraser application on your device. <em>(Refer  to Image 1)<\/em><\/p>\r\n <p> <img alt=\"BitRaser File Eraser Corporate Home Screen\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/permanently-erase\/BitRaser-File-Eraser-Corporate-Home-Screen.png\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n  <p><em style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 1:  BitRaser File Eraser Corporate Home Screen<\/em><\/p>\r\n  <p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Select the  Folder that contains CUI. <em>(Refer to Image  2)<\/em><\/p>\r\n  <p><img alt=\"Select the Folder that contains CUI\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/permanently-erase\/Select-The-Folder-That-Contains-CUI.png\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n  <p><em style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 2:  Select the Folder that contains CUI<\/em><\/p>\r\n  <p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Click on <b>'Erase  Now'<\/b>, and you will see a warning dialogue box click on<b> 'Proceed'<\/b>. <em>(Refer to Image 3)<\/em><\/p>\r\n  <p><img alt=\"Click Erase Now then Click Proceed\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/permanently-erase\/Click-Erase-Now-Then-Click-Proceed.png\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n  <p><em style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 3:  Click Erase Now then Click Proceed<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><img alt=\"CUI has been permanently deleted\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/Erasing-CUI-Files-and-Folders.png\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n  <p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Your  system's CUI has been permanently deleted. <em>(Refer  to Image 4)<\/em><\/p>\r\n    <img alt=\"CUI  Erasure Process Completed\" src=\"\/asset\/images\/kb\/permanently-erase\/CUI-Erasure-Process-Completed.png\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n  <p><em style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 4: CUI  Erasure Process Completed<\/em><\/p>\r\n  <p>You can also verify CUI erasure using BitRaser's detailed  report which is generated automatically. <br>\r\n  Similarly, you can use Drive Eraser to erase CUI from your  system. To learn how to use BitRaser Drive Eraser you can read our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/deployment\/how-to-wipe-pc-laptop.php\" target=\"_blank\">How to Wipe Laptop or PC<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","kbarticle_author":null,"kbarticle_image":null,"kbarticle_date":"April 17, 2023","view_url":"how-to-permanently-erase-CUI-using-BitRaser.php"},{"kbarticle_title":"How to Configure BitRaser Mobile to Increase Efficiency?","kbarticle_description":"<div data-type=\"container-content\" class=\"\"><div data-type=\"component-text\">\r\n<p><b>This KB will discuss how BitRaser Mobile can be configured for use to increase\u00a0efficiency\u00a0and operational scalability.<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>BitRaser Mobile Eraser & Diagnostics can be configured to allow bulk mobile device resellers to streamline the entire erasure or diagnostic process, allowing them to complete tasks more efficiently and save time.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Post-purchase of the BitRaser Mobile application you will receive an E-Mail with download instructions. You can download and install the software using those instructions, or you can simply visit the BitRaser Deployment Page to access detailed resources for:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"pb-0 mb-0\">\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t<p><strong>Erasing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t<ul>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/deployment\/how-to-wipe-android.php\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\">Android Devices<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/deployment\/how-to-wipe-ios.php\" target=\"_blank\">iOS Devices<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<\/ul>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t<p><strong>Diagnosing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t<ul>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/deployment\/how-to-diagnose-android.php\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\">Android Devices<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/deployment\/how-to-diagnose-ios.php\" target=\"_blank\">iOS Devices<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<\/ul>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>After installing the software, you can configure it to help you save time on repetitive tasks.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p><h2>Configure BitRaser Mobile Application:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>BitRaser Mobile offers you the option to configure five tabs, namely 'General,' 'User,' 'Erasure,' 'Diagnostic,' & 'Printer.' Each of these tabs has been discussed in detail below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p><h3>1. General Settings<\/h3><p><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">Once the application is launched, click on the <b>\u2018Settings\u2019<\/b> icon located in the right-hand top corner and then click on the <b>\u2018General\u2019<\/b> tab. <i>(Refer to Image 1)<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><img alt=\"General Settings Tab BitRaser Mobile\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-fluid\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/General-Settings-Tab-BitRaser-Mobile.png\" style=\"width: 474.833px; height: 507.047px;\" width=\"507\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><i style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 1: BitRaser Mobile General Settings Tab<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">In the \u2018General\u2019 Tab, there are a couple of options that you can configure like<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>Erasure Warning Settings:<\/b> You can either <b>\u2018Enable\u2019<\/b> or <b>\u2018Disable\u2019<\/b> the erasure warning dialogue box. Unchecking the erasure warning box is advisable for mobile retailers and ITADs dealing with the bulk wiping of smartphones. This helps them perform <b>\u2018one-click\u2019<\/b> erasure, saving lots of time.\u00a0<\/li><li><b>Grid Settings:<\/b>\u00a0The BitRaser Mobile software main screen has multiple columns that list the iOS and Android devices connected to the system. The number of columns you want to see on the BitRaser application can be set in the <b>\u2018Grid\u2019<\/b> settings. In other words, if you choose 8 columns, the screen will show 8 columns of smartphones that are connected.<\/li><li><b>Cloud Report Settings:<\/b> Checking the <b>\u2018auto send the completed report to the cloud\u2019<\/b> will upload the report of erasure or diagnostics on your secure cloud account as soon as the process is completed. This saves you a lot of time, and you don\u2019t have to worry about missing any reports.<br><b>Note:<\/b> This would require a stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)<\/li><li><b>Delete Local Reports:<\/b>\u00a0The BitRaser application saves all your reports on the local machine automatically.\u00a0 If you wish to remove old reports before a certain date, you can use the <b>\u2018Delete local reports\u2019<\/b> option. You have the option of specifying a date after which all previous reports on the local system will be deleted.<\/li><li><b>Default Action:<\/b> BitRaser Mobile supports erasure and diagnostics of both iPhone and Android devices. With the <b>\u2018default action\u2019<\/b> feature, you can set the action as <b>\u2018Erase\u2019<\/b> or <b>\u2018Diagnose<\/b>.\u2019<br><i>For Example:<\/i> If your requirement as an enterprise or ITAD is to primarily erase mobile devices before reallocating or disposing of them, then your default action would be \u2018Erase\u2019. On the other hand, if you are a refurbisher or second-hand mobile reseller, your primary requirement could be to \u2018Diagnose\u2019 mobile devices. This feature sets the default action which saves a lot of time while erasing or testing multiple devices.<\/li><li><b>Select Default Erasure Method:<\/b> BitRaser Mobile's default erasure standard is <b>\u2018Zeroes<\/b><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">.\u2019<\/span>\u00a0You can change the standard based on your erasure requirement and then all devices connected will be wiped with the same standard. This helps save time.\u00a0<br><span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">Note:<\/span>\u00a0BitRaser Mobile supports 10 Global Standards like NIST 800-88, US DoD 5220.22-M, British HMG IS5, etc.<br><\/li><li><b>Manage Vendor List:<\/b> The last option on this tab is the <b>\u2018Manage Vendor List\u2019<\/b>. BitRaser Mobile application can recognize all major smartphone brands like Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, Motorola, etc., that run on Android and iOS operating systems; however, in case there is a smartphone manufacturer that you cannot see on the list, you can click on \u2018Manage Vendor List\u2019 to add a new smartphone vendor. See the below image. <i>(Refer to Image 2)<\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><img alt=\"Vendor List Screen BitRaser Mobile\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-fluid\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/Vendor-List-Screen-BitRaser-Mobile.png\" style=\"width: 475.833px; height: 506.306px;\" width=\"507\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><i style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 2: Vendor List Screen BitRaser Mobile<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><b>How to \u2018Add New Vendor\u2019?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">See the example below to see how you can add a new vendor.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><i>For Example:<\/i> If you want to add Samsung as a vendor. Do a Google search with \u201c<b>Samsung Vendor ID<\/b>\u201d? All mobile manufacturers and vendors provide this information free of cost and online.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">After entering the Vendor Name and Vendor ID, click <b>'Add Vendor'<\/b>. The new Vendor will be added, and the smartphones manufactured by the vendor can now be Erased or Diagnosed. <i>(Refer to Image 3)<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><img alt=\"Add Vendor Name and ID Then Click Add Vendor BitRaser Mobile\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-fluid\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/Add-Vendor-Name-ID-Then-Click-Add-Vendor-BitRaser-Mobile.png\" style=\"width: 482.833px; height: 513.755px;\" width=\"507\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><i style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 3: Add Vendor Name & ID, Then Click Add Vendor BitRaser Mobile<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>2. User Settings:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">The next tab is <b>'User,'<\/b> which is used to connect to your BitRaser Cloud account to retrieve licenses; by default, the <b>\u2018Enable auto login\u2019<\/b> feature is selected. As a result, whenever you launch the application, it will auto-connect to your cloud account using the credentials you previously saved. <i>(Refer to Image 4)<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><img alt=\"User Tab BitRaser Mobile\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-fluid\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/User-Tab-BitRaser-Mobile.png\" style=\"width: 477.833px; height: 510.251px;\" width=\"507\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><i style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 4: User Tab BitRaser Mobile<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>3. Erasure Settings<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">The next tab is <b>\u2018Erasure\u2019<\/b>. <i>(Refer to Image 5)<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><img alt=\"iOS Erasure Tab BitRaser Mobile\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-fluid\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/iOS-Erasure-Tab-BitRaser-Mobile.png\" style=\"width: 470.4px; height: 502.312px;\" width=\"507\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><i style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 5: iOS Erasure Tab BitRaser Mobile<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">The first option in this tab is for <b>'Erasing iOS'<\/b> devices, with the following options:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>Cache Storage:<\/b> You can mention the location where the cache will be stored by pressing browse and then selecting the path of your choice.<\/li><li><b>Clear Downloaded Firmware:<\/b> When an iOS device is erased, the device's firmware is also erased. The firmware must be reinstalled on the device before it can be used again. If you have multiple phones with different Firmwares they all must be downloaded and installed on the device. This takes up a lot of space on the system, so you have the option to clear firmware once they are no longer required.<\/li><li><b>Auto Start Erasure:<\/b> To save time,e you can check the <b>\u2018Auto start when device connected\u2019<\/b> feature, it will automatically start erasing devices as soon as you plug them in. This is beneficial for large ITADs processing multiple smartphone erasures.<\/li><li><b>Restore with Latest Firmware:<\/b> This allows you to update different iOS devices to the latest version of iOS Firmware automatically.<\/li><li><b>Minimum Battery:<\/b> You have the option to set the minimum mobile battery. It will ensure that the device doesn\u2019t switch off in the middle of the erasure process.<\/li><li><b>Number of Erasure Attempts on a Device:<\/b> The final option in this tab allows you to specify the number of times the software will attempt device erasure before marking the process as failed for that mobile device.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">The next option in the <b>\u2018Erasure\u2019<\/b> tab is <b>\u2018Android\u2019<\/b> devices. <i>(Refer to Image 6)<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><img alt=\"Android Erasure Tab BitRaser Mobile\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-fluid\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/Android-Erasure-Tab-BitRaser-Mobile.png\" style=\"width: 447.085px; height: 477.417px;\" width=\"507\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><i style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 6: Android Erasure Tab BitRaser Mobile<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">For <b>'Erasing Android'<\/b> devices, the following options are available:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>Erase Rooted Device:<\/b> Selecting <b>\u2018Erase rooted device\u2019<\/b> will enable the erasing of rooted Android devices. Rooting is the process by which a user can gain access to the Android OS code and make mobile developer-level changes. However, for some manufacturers, rooting an Android device voids the device's warranty.<\/li><li><b>Request SIM Card Removal During Erasure:<\/b> You have the option to be reminded to remove the SIM card before wiping the mobile device. If you choose this option, the software will prompt you to remove the SIM card before proceeding with the erasure process for each device.<\/li><li><b>Samsung Knox Container:<\/b> This container acts as a security system for protecting Samsung mobile devices. By selecting the <b>\u2018Erase device which has Samsung Knox container\u2019<\/b> BitRaser Mobile will wipe these devices as well.<\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">Minimum Battery:\u00a0<\/span>Lastly, similar to the iOS options you have the option to set the minimum battery and the number of erase tries the software will make.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>4. Diagnostic Settings<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">The next tab is <b>\u2018Diagnostic\u2019<\/b>. <i>(Refer to Image 7)<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><img alt=\"iOS Diagnostic Tab BitRaser Mobile\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-fluid\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/iOS-Diagnostic-Tab-BitRaser-Mobile.png\" style=\"width: 419.469px; height: 447.927px;\" width=\"507\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><i style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 7: iOS Diagnostic Tab BitRaser Mobile<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">BitRaser Mobile Diagnostics can test both Android & iOS devices using over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/article\/40-mobile-diagnostic-tests-supported-by-BitRaser.php\" target=\"_blank\">50+ Automated & Manual Tests<\/a>. However, you are not required to perform all of the tests if you do not wish to. You can <b>'Select'<\/b> which<b> 'Automatic'<\/b> and <b>'Manual'<\/b> Tests you want the BitRaser Mobile application to perform based on your business or your customers' needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">All tests are selected by default and will be performed. The same feature is also available for Android devices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><b>Note:<\/b> The <b>'Phone number for live call'<\/b> option allows you to enter a phone number that will be called during the <b>'Live Call'<\/b> Mobile Diagnostic test.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>5. Printer Settings<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0The next tab is <b>\u2018Printer\u2019<\/b>. <i>(Refer to Image 8)<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><img alt=\"Printer Tab BitRaser Mobile\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-fluid\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/Printer-Tab-BitRaser-Mobile.png\" style=\"width: 401.833px; height: 429.095px;\" width=\"507\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><i style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 8: Printer Tab BitRaser Mobile<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">In this tab, you can add a printer for printing device labels. BitRaser Mobile currently supports <b>Brother QL-700<\/b> and the <b>Dymo Label Writer 450<\/b> brands of label makers. These labels are very useful for asset tagging and managing device inventory. <i>(Refer to Image 9)<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><img alt=\"Erasure Layout Tab BitRaser Mobile\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-fluid\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/Erasure-Layout-Tab-BitRaser-Mobile.png\" style=\"width: 395.833px; height: 422.688px;\" width=\"507\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><i style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 9: Erasure Layout Tab BitRaser Mobile<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">The <b>\u2018Layout\u2019<\/b> tab offers you the option to configure how the device label will look when you print them, you can add your company logo and decide which information you want to display on the labels. Similar options are provided under the <b>\u2018Diagnose\u2019<\/b> tab. <i>(Refer to Image 10)<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><img alt=\"Diagnose Layout Tab BitRaser Mobile\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-fluid\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/Diagnose-Layout-Tab-BitRaser-Mobile.png\" style=\"width: 406.611px; height: 434.202px;\" width=\"507\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\"><i style=\"font-size:12px\">Image 10: Diagnose Layout Tab BitRaser Mobile<\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"pleft\">Now that you know how to configure BitRaser Mobile, you can tailor the software to your specific business needs, for increasing efficiency and achieving scalability.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","kbarticle_author":null,"kbarticle_image":null,"kbarticle_date":"March 30, 2023","view_url":"how-to-configure-bitraser-mobile-to-increase-efficiency.php"},{"kbarticle_title":"How to Permanently Erase Data While Retaining Operating System?","kbarticle_description":"<p><b>In this KB we will give step-by-step instructions to permanently wipe everything stored on the drive or device and retain Operating System using BitRaser File Eraser software.<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>Data erasure is an essential part of data security and is mandatory under various data protection laws. Commercially available drive eraser software is capable of wiping data permanently from devices, however, the way they are designed they erase everything including the operating system. This can be a desirable outcome when disposing or recycling organizational IT assets, but it is not suitable when the device is to be reused or reallocated within the organization for further use.  A file eraser software is needed when you prefer to erase everything and retain the Operating System or when volume or file level erasure is required for compliance purposes. For Example, PCI DSS compliance requires quarterly purging of unnecessary data and in that scenario, drive eraser software is unsuitable. However BitRaser File Eraser is the ideal software for this requirement as it helps you wipe confidential data stored on a laptop, desktop, and server, including folders, volumes, saved login credentials, emails, browser history, archives, system usage & internet history data, it also wipes unused space. File eraser safely erases logical drives or volumes without harming applications & operating system files.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Steps to Wipe Everything and Retain the Operating System Using BitRaser File Eraser:<\/h2>\r\n<p>Follow the step-by-step instructions to completely wipe files, folders, and volumes to achieve data privacy & compliance.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Key Requirements:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><b>RAM:<\/b>4 GB<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Hard Disk:<\/b>250 MB of Free Space<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Supported OS:\u00a0<\/b>Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8<\/p>\r\n<h4><b>(I) \tInstalling BitRaser File Eraser Corporate Edition:<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<ol>\r\n  <p><\/p>\r\n  <li>To begin the installation, double-click the BitRaserFileEraser.exe executable file. The ' Setup<i>\u00a0- BitRaser File Eraser'\u00a0<\/i>dialog box appears.<i>'Click Next'<\/i><b>.\u00a0<\/b>The '<i>License Agreement<\/i>' dialog box appears. Accept the license to begin the installation.<\/li>\r\n  <li>Select the destination path for the setup files by clicking\u00a0<i>'Browse'<\/i>. 'Click Next'. The dialog box titled ' Select<i>\u00a0Additional Tasks'\u00a0<\/i>appears. Select the checkboxes according to your preferences. Click Next. The<i>\u00a0'Download MariaDB'\u00a0<\/i>dialog box appears to download and install MariaDB on your system.<\/li>\r\n  <li>Type in a root password (you may use any password of your choice), then type it again to confirm. This password will be set as default for the database created in MariaDB.<i>'Click Next'<\/i>.\u00a0<b><br>\r\n    \u00a0Note:\u00a0<\/b>Use the Skip option if MariaDB is already installed on your system.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n  <li>The 'Preparing<i> to Install'\u00a0<\/i>dialog box appears. The installation screen depicts the installation procedure. When the process is finished, the\u00a0<i>'Completing the BitRaser File Eraser Setup Wizard'\u00a0<\/i>window appears.<i>'Click Finish'.<\/i><\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h4><b>(II) Erasing Files, Folders, Volumes, and Partitions using the 'BitRaser File' Application While Retaining the Operating System:<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<ol class=\"pb-0\">\r\n  <li>Post-installation, Start the BitRaser File Eraser application.<\/li>\r\n  <p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/BitRaser-File-Eraser-Home-Screen.jpg\" width=\"507\" height=\"381\" border=\"0\" alt=\"BitRaser File Eraser Home Screen\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n  <li>You can either drag or drop the files and folders that you wish to erase or add files and folders individually.<p><b>Here it is important to note that the application is designed in such a way that even if by mistake you select an 'Operating System file' or 'Application File', the software will start processing but will show the status as 'Failed'.  The OS file or the application file will not be erased.\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>In the below section, we will now show the erasing of 3 random files comprising of Program files, Windows (OS) Setup files, and a file stored in a folder on C Drive (Containing the Windows OS).<\/p><\/li>\r\n  <li class=\"pb-3\">Click on 'Erase<i>\u00a0Now'<\/i>. A message box will appear that will ask you to confirm the erasure process. Click on\u00a0<i>'Proceed'\u00a0<\/i>to begin the data erasure.<\/li>  \r\n<\/ol>\r\n  <p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/Files-Selected-In-C-Drive.jpg\" width=\"507\" height=\"381\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Random Files Selected In C Drive For Erasure\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/p>\r\n  <p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/Confirm-Erasure.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Erasure Warning Message Click Proceed to Begin\"><\/p>\r\n  <p>The software will attempt to erase the mentioned files and provide the result as in the below screen.<\/p>\r\n  <p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/Process-Complete-Windows-Files-Unharmed.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" width=\"507\" height=\"381\" border=\"0\" alt=\"File Wiping Process Completed Windows Files Are Unharmed\"><\/p>\r\n<p>Here, you can see the status of the files as:<\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"padding-left:55px\">\r\n  <li>Program Files - \t\tFailed<\/li>\r\n  <li>Windows Setup files - \tFailed<\/li>\r\n  <li>Photos  - \t\tCompleted<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>You can see that the Program files and OS files have been marked as 'Failed' by the software and the other file in the folder gets wiped securely.\u00a0<b>The software marked Operating System and application files as \"FAILED\", implying that these cannot be wiped. BitRaser File Eraser, can therefore retain the operating system files, and delete the rest of the data stored in the volume.<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/File-Eraser-Detailed-Report-BitRaser.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" width=\"550\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Detailed Erasure Report BitRaser\"><\/p>\r\n<p>Similarly, if you go to the\u00a0<b>'Erase Volume'\u00a0<\/b>option in the BitRaser File Eraser application, select both\u00a0<b>C & D Drives\u00a0<\/b>and click\u00a0<i>'Erase Now'<\/i>. (See screen below)<\/p>\r\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/Select-Volume-To-Erase-Click-Erase-Now.jpg\" width=\"507\" class=\"img-fluid\" height=\"381\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Select Volume To Erase Click Erase Now\"><\/p>\r\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/Volume-Eraser-Progress-Screen.jpg\" width=\"507\" height=\"381\" class=\"img-fluid\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Volume Eraser Progress Screen\"><\/p>\r\n<p>Once the Erasure process is completed, BitRaser File Eraser has successfully and permanently erased data from both volumes leaving the\u00a0<b>Operating System files<\/b>, and\u00a0<b>Applications Unharmed<\/b>.<\/p>\r\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/asset\/images\/kb\/Volume-Erasure-Process-Completed.jpg\" width=\"507\" height=\"381\" class=\"img-fluid\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Volume Erasure Process Completed\"><\/p>\r\n<p>You can view the detailed data eraser report on your system or BitRaser Cloud Console.<br>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","kbarticle_author":null,"kbarticle_image":"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/kb\/How-to-wipe-EMC-storage.webp","kbarticle_date":"February 23, 2023","view_url":"how-to-permanently-erase-data-while-retaining-operating-system.php"},{"kbarticle_title":"How can I Wipe a Mac<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> with M1 Chip?","kbarticle_description":"<p><b>In this KB, discover the steps to erase an M1 Mac using BitRaser Drive Eraser for Mac.<\/b><br><\/p><div data-type=\"container-content\" class=\"\"><p data-type=\"component-text\">The Apple M1 is a family of ARM-based systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) built by Apple Inc. Apple\u2019s CPU and graphics processing unit (GPU) have transitioned from Intel to Apple silicon chips for its Mac desktops, laptops (MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro), as well as its tablets. The built-in Apple M1 processor allows file-level encryption, automated data encryption, and password protection, giving the Mac the same robust security features as the iPhone.<\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\">Now, let us see how to erase Mac devices with an M1 chip via the <b>'Terminal'<\/b>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><b>Step 1:<\/b> Press the <b>\u2018Power\u2019<\/b> button till the time you see the <b>\u2018Options\u2019<\/b> menu on your screen. Select Options and then click on <b>\u2018Continue\u2019 <\/b>to go to the Mac recovery screen.<b> <\/b><i>(Refer to Image 1)<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><elem><elem><\/elem><img alt=\"Mac options menu screen\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"559\" data-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/667aba0655eec_Select-Options-Click-Continue.jpg\" style=\"width: 600px;\"><\/elem><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><i>Image 1: Select Options, then Click Continue<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><b>Step 2: <\/b>In the Mac Recovery screen. Go to<b> \u2018Utilities > Terminal\u2019<\/b>.<b> <\/b><i>(Refer to Image 2)<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><elem><img alt=\"macOS recovery screen with Utilities drop down menu opened and terminal selected\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"389\" data-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/667aba3d6edc8_Mac-Recovery-Screen-Go-To-Utilities-Select-Terminal.jpg\" style=\"width: 600px;\"><\/elem><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><i>Image 2: In the Mac Recovery Screen, go to Utilities and Select Terminal<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><b>Step 3:<\/b> In the terminal window, type the following command. There is a space between sh & <\u00a0<i>(Refer to Image below)<\/i>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><span style=\"font-family: \"open sans\"; font-size: 16px;\">sh <(curl https:\/\/bdm1.co\/m.xml)<\/span>\u00a0and then press the\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">\u2018return\u2019<\/span>\u00a0key.<span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">\u00a0<\/span><i>(Refer to Image 3)<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><elem><elem><\/elem><\/elem><\/p>\n<div class=\"p-3 border mb-3\" data-type=\"component-blank\"><b>Important:<\/b>\u00a0For older Mac devices before 2015, replace HTTPS with HTTP in the above command.<\/div><p data-type=\"component-blank\"><\/p><p data-type=\"component-text\"><elem><elem><img alt=\"Terminal screen with BitRaser execution command\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"1835\" data-width=\"2957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/6878f53f2d88c_Type-BitRaser-Mac-Command-In-Terminal.png\" style=\"width: 600px;\"><\/elem><\/elem><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><i>Image 3: <a>Type Command in Terminal Window<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> You will see BitRaser Drive Eraser for Mac main screen listing your internal drive. <i>(Refer to Image 4)<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\">Connect the application to the BitRaser Cloud server for fetching erasure licenses by clicking on the cloud icon on the right side and entering your login credentials. <em>(Refer to Image 5)<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><elem><elem><elem><img alt=\"BitRaser Drive Eraser Mac Main Screen\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"486\" data-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/668287fd1f9cc_BitRaser-Drive-Eraser-Mac-Main-Screen.jpg\" style=\"width: 600px;\"><\/elem><\/elem><\/elem><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><i>Image 4:\u00a0BitRaser Drive Eraser Mac Main Interface\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><elem><elem><elem><img alt=\"BitRaser Cloud Credentials Screen with Login button highlighted\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"486\" data-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/66828deb8c245_Click-Login-BitRaser-Drive-Eraser-Mac.jpg\" style=\"width: 600px;\"><\/elem><\/elem><\/elem><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><span style=\"font-size:11px;\">Image 5: Enter BitRaser Cloud Credentials<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Now click on <strong>'Erase' <\/strong>to begin the Mac erasure process.\u00a0An\u00a0alert window will pop up informing you that all data will be erased beyond recovery; click\u00a0<strong>'Yes'<\/strong>.\u00a0<i>(Refer to Image 6)<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><elem><elem><elem><elem><img alt=\"BitRaser Drive Eraser Mac alert window with Yes button highlighted\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"486\" data-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/66828dfe250c3_Click-Yes-BitRaser-Drive-Eraser-Mac.jpg\" style=\"width: 600px;\"><\/elem><\/elem><\/elem><\/elem><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><em><span style=\"font-size:11px;\">Image 6: Click Yes in the Alert Window<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\">Your Mac Erasure process has begun; you can see the erasure status on your screen. It can take a few minutes to complete.\u00a0<i>(Refer to Image 7)<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><elem><img alt=\"BitRaser Drive Eraser Screensaver With 9% Progress\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"450\" data-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/66828a73c1490_Erasure-Progress-Screensaver-BitRaser-Drive-Eraser-Mac.jpg\" style=\"width: 600px;\"><\/elem>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><i>Image 7: BitRaser Drive Eraser Screensaver<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\">When the Erasure process is completed, you will see a\u00a0<b>\u2018Green Tick\u2019<\/b>\u00a0on your screen.\u00a0<i>(Refer to Image 8)<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><elem><img alt=\"BitRaser Drive Eraser Screensaver with Green Tick Erasure Completion Screen\" class=\"image-editor imagegradient\" data-height=\"457\" data-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/images\/article\/66828a802362a_Erasure-Completion-Green-Tick-BitRaser-Drive-Eraser.jpg\" style=\"width: 600px;\"><\/elem><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\"><span style=\"font-size:11px;\"><i>Image 8: BitRaser Screensaver Erasure Completed Screen<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-type=\"component-text\">Your data on your Mac device has been permanently erased. You can view and download detailed Erasure Reports and Certificates for compliance purposes (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/article\/significance-of-certificate-of-destruction.php\" target=\"_blank\">Certificate of Data Destruction<\/a>) from the secure\u00a0<b>BitRaser Cloud Console<\/b>.<br>\nIf you're looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/mac-diagnostics.php\" target=\"_blank\">diagnose Mac devices<\/a> to assess their functionality and the health of their hardware components, read our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/deployment\/how-to-perform-mac-diagnostics.php\" target=\"_blank\">How to Perform Mac Diagnostics<\/a>.<br>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>","kbarticle_author":null,"kbarticle_image":null,"kbarticle_date":"Oct 13, 2023","view_url":"how-to-wipe-Mac-with-M1-chip.php"}]}