This step is essential to create a Windows 98 bootable USB. Rufus will then select the best partition scheme and target system based on your machine, but you can customize these in any way you choose to if you know what you’re doing. Click OK. Note: If you receive a message stating that the disk is in use, restart your computer and start the Rufus application again (step 5). Under Image Option, select Standard Windows Installation.
You will see a warning message telling you that all data will be destroyed on the USB flash drive. To prepare the bootable UEFI USB drive of Windows 10, we recommend using a free tool called Rufus over the Microsoft USB/DVD Download Tool as Rufus is more reliable and offers more features when compared to other tools in the market.You can also choose to type “dban” in the Volume label field (so you can find it later in Windows Explorer).
When the pop-up menu appears, choose the dban iso option.
Under the Boot selection drop-down menu, choose Disk or ISO image (the default). If you see a message on your computer asking to allow the program to run, click Yes.
Throwing a hard drive into a dumpster, deleting files or even reformatting the hard drive won't stop someone intent on recovering private, personal and confidential data from your computer and using it to gain access to sensitive information and even steal your identity. When it's time to recycle, donate or discard an old computer, it's important to take the time to ensure that all data is wiped from the computer's hard drive.