Here is an alternative way to create the WD bootable sanitize tool without using WD Dashboard.
Procedure
Step 1 - Obtain WD sanitize tool
- Download lastest version of WD sanitize tool as ZIP:
- Unpackage with 7-Zip: Right click ZIP => Extract here.
Step 2 - Create a ISO file
- Use a “folder to ISO” tool like “Folder2Iso” to create a ISO file of the content of the “Img\to-esp” folder (from the ZIP you just extracted).
Step 3 - Create a bootable USB
- Use Rufus (from Microsoft Store for instance) to create a bootable USB from the ISO file you created.