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First step - License activation

For evaluation use without license

This step is not necessary when used in "evaluation mode". No license purchase is required.
See "Restrictions on evaluation mode" for restrictions in this mode.

License Activation

By purchasing a license and activating it, you will be able to use all the features of the product.
See "About license, license activation" to activate license.

Using "Windows Erase program"



Using "Windows Erase Program"
  
NO Step Contents Corresponding manual page
1 Place the license file * For evaluation use, this step is not needed.

Place the license file("license.gp4") in the same folder as the executable program (gppro4.exe).
About license, license activation
2 Execute Program Execute the "Windows Erase Program" (gppro4.exe) directly from the "Product CD-ROM". For online download, execute from the unzipped folder. Executing "Windows Erase program"
3 Erasing operation You can erase the disk by operating the program. Erase Disks


Using "Boot up Erase Program"


For evaluation use only, Use the prepared evaluation CD image. (cd_eval.iso)
* It is provided for easy evaluation.
  
Step Contents Corresponding manual page
1 Create CD-R Burn the unzipped file "cd_eval.iso" to a CD-R to create a bootable CD-ROM. How to create a CD from an image file
2 Configure CD boot environment * Many PCs can boot from CD in the initial state. Make settings so that you can boot from CD on the computer to be erased. Setting the boot environment on BIOS/UEFI
3 Boot from the CD Insert the created bootable "CD-R" into the computer to be erased and start it. Boot from CD/USB stick memory
4 Erasing operation You can erase the disk by operating the menu.
* It runs as "Evaluation Mode", disk drives are not erased.
Erase Disks

Executing the "Boot up Erase Program" from hard disk drive (options can be set).
  
NO Step Contents Corresponding manual page
1 Place the license file * For evaluation use, this step is not needed.

Place the license file("license.gp4") in the same folder as the executable program (gpset4.exe).
About license, license activation
2 Execute "Startup Environment Creation Tool" Operate on the PC to be erased.
The target PC must be able to run Windows.
Execute the "Startup Environment Creation Tool" (gpset4.exe) on the Windows of the PC to be erased.

*Data file "gpdata.pac" is needed in the same folder.
Executing "Startup Environment Creation tool"
3 Embed boot/erase program to HDD Install and Embed in the HDD using the "Startup Environment Creation Tool". Specify the required options .
* When using the network log, specify "Network".
Operation of "HDD boot"

Common option
4 Reboot PC, erasing operation When the PC is restarted after the installation is completed, the "Boot up Erase Program" will start and erase.

* Before erasing, you can also boot existing Windows by selecting in the startup menu. You can uninstall the erase program in the Windows environment.
Boot from Hard disk drive Erase Disks
Secure Erase/Sanitize

Creating bootable USB flash drive with "Boot up Erase Program" (options can be set)
  
3 Step Contents Corresponding manual page
1 Place the license file * For evaluation use, this step is not needed.

Place the license file("license.gp4") in the same folder as the executable program (gpset4.exe).
About license, license activation
2 Execute "Startup Environment Creation Tool" Execute the "Startup Environment Creation Tool" (gpset4.exe) on Windows.
You can use a different PC than the one you want to erase.

*Data file "gpdata.pac" is needed in the same folder.
Executing "Startup Environment Creation Tool"
3 Setting bootable USB flash drive Insert the USB flash drive to be set, specify the option in the "Startup Environment Creation tool", and configure the USB memory.
* When using the network log, specify "Network".
Setting bootable "USB stick"

Common option
4 Configure USB boot environment Make settings so that you can boot from USB device on the computer to be erased. Setting the boot environment on BIOS/UEFI  
5 Boot from USB flash drive/Erase operation Insert the set USB flash drive into the PC to be erased and boot it. Erase with the "Boot up Erase Program". Boot from CD/USB stick memory
Erase Disks
Secure Erase/Sanitize

Creating bootable CD with "Boot up Erase Program" (options can be set)
  
NO Step Contents Corresponding manual page
1 Place the license file * For evaluation use, this step is not needed.

Place the license file("license.gp4") in the same folder as the executable program (gpset4.exe).
About license, license activation
2 Execute "Startup Environment Creation Tool" Execute the "Startup Environment Creation Tool" (gpset4.exe) on Windows.
You can use a different PC than the one you want to erase.
Executing "Startup Environment Creation Tool"
3 Creating bootable CD image Execute "Startup Environment Creation tool", and create CD image file with various options.
* When using the network log, specify "Network".
Creating bootable "CD image" file
Common option
4 Create CD-R Burn CD-R with created CD image file. How to create a CD from an image file
5 Boot from the CD/Erasing operation Insert the CD into the PC to be erased and boot it.
Erase with the "Boot up Erase Program".
Boot from CD/USB stick memory
Erase Disks
Secure Erase/Sanitize



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