Launch and Configure

To start Active@ KillDisk from the Active@ LiveCD shell, click Applications > Accessories > Active@ KillDisk or click the Active@ KillDisk shortcut on the desktop.

When you launch Active@ KillDisk for the first time, the application will display the main interface with a list of all available storage devices detected on your system. Before performing any operations, it is recommended that you review the default settings to ensure they align with your requirements.

To access the application Preferences, click Tools > Preferences from the main menu. The Preferences dialog provides configuration options for various aspects of the application, including erasure methods, certificate templates, disk labels, and notification settings. You can adjust these settings at any time to suit your specific needs. For most users, the default settings are appropriate for standard disk management tasks.