Hmmm,

"Old Technology" ?

Cipher: September 2003
Dban: April 2007
Eraser: January 2008
5.25 Floppy Disk: 1976
3.5 Floppy Disk: 1980



Do you seriously believe that?
Yes. Besides, if Windows does indeed set a default amount of space on the hard disk that is necessary for the kernel, it will not be sensitive files that you're trying to wipe. You are so caught up in the fact that you can't overwrite Windows files while Windows is running, but you aren't seeing the point where it isn't necessary to hide system files that anyone with a computer can see... We're talking about wiping data.

If you want to wipe Windows too, then add the physical drive to another machine, or use a boot disk. Either can be done, and it's a matter of preference. The amount of time taken for either is comparable, and either one could be faster, depending on the environment and the situation. Also, if you're reinstalling Windows, then it will not be a big deal to leave it there and just wipe everything else... If you're serious about using software to eliminate any trace of data that is on a drive, Windows is not what you're worried about. A format will take care of Windows, and no software is necessary for that either. If you want to format and totally get rid of all of the data, then your method would be better. As I said earlier, it really just depends on the environment and the situation.

Incidentally, it is not recommended to run Windows without a page file. At the very least you should use the "minimum allowed". OK, that is a bit of a misnomer as it is the amount required for a kernel dump.
While that is true, if the purpose is to wipe it, then it's necessary to turn it off. I would agree that it should be turned back on afterwards, unless you really want to waste a lot of RAM.

You believe that your method and software is better. I believe that it depends on the situation.