How to Use Ventoy to Wipe a Flash Drive

When it comes to wiping a flash drive, there are several methods and tools available. One popular option is DBAN (Darik's Boot and Nuke), but what if you encounter issues with the ISO file? In this article, we'll explore an alternative method using Ventoy to safely wipe your flash drive.

The issue with DBAN's ISO file is its small size, which may raise concerns about safety. However, since it's less than 20MB in size, there's no reason not to be safe. For those who prefer a graphical user interface (GUI), the following solution uses Ventoy to wipe a flash drive.

Step 1: Download DBAN's ISO file from SourceForge and Universal USB Installer from .

Step 2: Run Command Prompt as administrator.

Step 3: Type 'select disk #' and hit enter, where # is the number of your flash drive (refer to Step 3.2.1).

Step 4.1: In the wizard that appears, choose a volume smaller than 2048MB. Right-click on the unallocated space and click 'create new simple volume.' It should have its entire space unallocated.

Step 4.1.1: Right-click on the unallocated space and click 'create new simple volume.'

Step 3.2.1: Look for your flash drive (look for its size) and keep note of its number. This lists all disks, including your flash drive.

Step 3.3: Type 'select disk #,' where # is the number of your flash drive, and hit enter.

Step 3.3.1: Type 'detail disk' and hit enter. This selects your flash drive as the target to operate on.

Step 3.4: Before proceeding, please ascertain that you have chosen the correct flash drive and have no desirable data on it.

Here's the solution that worked for me, tested on a Windows laptop with UEFI and a 64GB USB flash drive.

In my case, Disk Management refused to let me delete the volume of my flash disk. However, using Ventoy, I was able to successfully wipe the drive. Keep in mind that you may be able to do the same thing with Disk Management or diskpart.

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