Secure erase on a ssd


  1. Posts : 201
    Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
       #1

    Secure erase on a ssd


    How do you do a secure erase on a ssd and will this remove everything?.
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  2. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #2

    On an Intel SSD, it's done through the Intel Toolbox.

    Or look here:

    Software to erase SSD

    But you don't need Secure Erase to wipe the drive.
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  3. Posts : 489
    Windows 7 Professional (x64/SP1) /Linux Mint 16
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    denwilliam said:
    How do you do a secure erase on a ssd and will this remove everything?.
    Secure erase isn't 100% necessary but I use parted magic.

    Yes you will lose everything on that drive. Corsair has written a guide on how to do it.
    How To Secure Erase Corsair SSDs With Parted Magic

    Unless its Intel then use their tools to do it.
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  4. Posts : 201
    Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
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    Many thanks to all as you have given me quite a varied selection to choose from.After scrolling through them I think method one that comes from "The Barefoot Kid" meets my requirements.
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