Not enough room to create system image-but there is

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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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       #21

    As far as secure erasing the SSD, I think I will try this next time https://ata.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/ATA_Secure_Erase

    It is for how to use hdparm from Ubuntu live.
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    Windows 11 Pro
       #22

    stonebear said:
    As far as secure erasing the SSD, I think I will try this next time https://ata.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/ATA_Secure_Erase

    It is for how to use hdparm from Ubuntu live.
    I don't know Linux well enough for that. I've read that tutorial before, but don't feel confident enough.
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  3. Posts : 161
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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       #23

    essenbe said:
    stonebear said:
    As far as secure erasing the SSD, I think I will try this next time https://ata.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/ATA_Secure_Erase

    It is for how to use hdparm from Ubuntu live.
    I don't know Linux well enough for that. I've read that tutorial before, but don't feel confident enough.

    I have messed about with Ubuntu a few years ago, I wasn't an expert or anything but I think I should be OK to follow the instructions...maybe. If not, I can just use hderase - I still have it on a bootable USB stick. I want to try the linux way so I don't have to start yanking out the power lead.

    I am going to do a fresh install tomorrow, I have had so many problems with this install I just want to start fresh.
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  4. Posts : 26,863
    Windows 11 Pro
       #24

    Sometimes it's easier and faster to do a clean install than to try to fix a messed up one. Trust me, I know. I've been there too many times.
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       #25

    essenbe said:
    Sometimes it's easier and faster to do a clean install than to try to fix a messed up one. Trust me, I know. I've been there too many times.
    Yep. :)

    I will be glad to do it even though it's a hassle.
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  6. Posts : 161
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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       #26

    This way is specific to OCZ SSD's but I thought someone might find it useful

    Bootable Tools for OCZ Vertex2/3, Agility2/3, Solid3, Revo, and Ibis SSD's

    OCZ Toolbox won't update my firmware for some reason. Hopefully I can update firmware and then secure erase this way, might be an issue with having a wireless connection though.

    edit
    I just updated the firmware using this so tomorrow I know I can use it for secure erase - easy. :)
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  7. Posts : 161
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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       #27

    Essenbe, you install without the system reserved on an SSD?

    Do you, format first with something other than the Win 7 installer, so the installer doesn't force the system reserved on you or do you do this..How to Prevent Windows 7 from Creating a Hidden /Recovery /System Reserved Partition during Installation

    If it wasn't an SSD I would just format it first but I am concerned about alignment, is it an issue if I format with something else and then install Win 7 on the SSD?
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  8. Posts : 26,863
    Windows 11 Pro
       #28

    Here is a good tutorial on how to reinstall. Yes I do not have a system reserved. If you follow the tutorial with the exception of the 'clean all' command it will work great. It will show you how to use diskpart with the installer. I align at 1024, but any alignment divisible by 4 will work. create the partition and align and put no size if you want the SSD to be 1 partition.
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  9. Posts : 26,863
    Windows 11 Pro
       #29

    Here is an example. Disconnect all hard drives except the SSD, so you will have only 1 drive connected and it should be disk 0. My example, I have several connected, you won't.
    Not enough room to create system image-but there is-formatting-ssd.png

    Then type exit and push return, you'll do that twice and be back at the 1st screen
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