


The best way to start DBAN from DOS is with the LOADLIN program. Frequently Asked QuestionsĬan I start DBAN from DOS or a compilation? You can also browse outstanding bugs and feature requests at the DBAN Issue Tracker. By asking a smart question in the public forum you positively contribute to the DBAN project and help other people. We prefer to give DBAN support in a public forum so that the conversation is archived and other people can benefit from the outcome. The best place to ask a question, request support, or give feedback is at the DBAN Help Forum. You may be ignored in the forums or get a form letter from the support technician if you ask something that looks like a Frequently Answered Question. There is a 90% chance that your question has already been answered. Always give the manufacturer and model for your computer when you ask for help.The most frequent reason for a DBAN problem is a bad floppy disk, bad CD-R, bad DVD-R, or non-bootable USB flash drive. Recreate your DBAN boot media and try a second time.DBAN does not run on computers with bad hardware. If your computer usually crashes, then DBAN is likely to crash with a “kernel panic” or “sanity error” too.
