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DriveScrubber
What DriveScrubber is
DriveScrubber is a Windows utility for erasing data from disks and removable media. It can wipe an entire drive, use configurable wiping methods, and create erasure reports. A bootable CD or USB option lets you start the erasure process without relying on the computer’s usual Windows installation. Controls allow a wipe to be paused, cancelled, or resumed. The product has been available from iolo, a company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. DriveScrubber is sold without a free plan as a $34.95 USD one-time purchase. The initial purchase includes one year of maintenance; renewal is required for certain features and updates. Buyers can review the product and purchase terms on the maker’s website before choosing it for a data-erasure task.
Who it suits
DriveScrubber suits Windows users who need to erase disks or removable media and want configurable methods, bootable wiping, and reports. It may also suit buyers who prefer a one-time purchase.
What it does well
- Whole-drive and removable-media erasure
- Bootable CD or USB wiping
- Configurable wiping methods
- Pause, cancel, and resume controls
- Erasure reports available
What to know first
- Windows platform only
- No free plan
- Maintenance renewal needed for some features and updates
- $34.95 one-time purchase
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DriveScrubber | One year of maintenance is included in the initial purchase; renewal is required for certain features and updates. · Whole-drive data erasure · Bootable CD or USB wiping · Configurable wiping methods · Pause, cancel, and resume controls | $34.95, paid once |
As iolo.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
DriveScrubber combines disk and removable-media wiping with bootable operation, process controls, and reports. Its main limitations are Windows-only availability, no free plan, and possible maintenance renewal costs.
Facts from DriveScrubber's own pages
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