Operation Manual

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Acronis DriveCleanser cannot wipe partitions on dynamic and GPT disks, so they will not be shown.
11.6.1.2 Algorithm selection
On the Algorithm selection step, perform one of the following:
 To use one of the preset algorithms, select the desired algorithm. Refer to Hard Disk Wiping
Methods (p. 147) for details.
 [For advanced users only] To create a custom algorithm, select Custom. Then continue creating
on the Algorithm definition step. Afterwards, you will be able to save the created algorithm to a
file with *.alg extension.
 To use a previously saved custom algorithm, select Load from file and select the file containing
your algorithm.
Creating custom algorithm
Algorithm definition
The Algorithm definition step shows you a template of the future algorithm.
The table has the following legend:
 The first column contains the type of operation (to write a symbol to disk; and to verify written).
 The second column contains the pattern of data to be written to disk.
Each line defines an operation that will be performed during a pass. To create your algorithm, add as
many lines to the table that you think will be enough for secure data destruction.