Windows 7: wiper.exe can't run on my SSD why?

Here is the screen I see:

My SSD is drive C.

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First off, can't tell your system specs - please update them so we know what make/model of SSD you have

Secondly, did you run wiper as an Admin?


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How do I run as admin?

OCZ Vertex 30GB
Windows 7 x64

Nevermind, I right clicked and saw it. It ran.

Elevated mode = run as admin. You can set this for cmd when you go to All programs > Accessories > right click on Command Prompt > Properties > Advanced > check the box "always run as admin". Then it will always run in elevated mode. Else you will have to right click on cmd and "Run as admin" each time.

I am having problems finding the "all programs" folder, I am using Windows 7 x64, can you give the exact path?

The All programs is on your Start, just above the search box.

You don't need to run wiper on Windows 7, OCZ wiper is for non TRIM OS such as XP.

"For use within windows 7 there is absolutely no maintenance needed apart from allowing the machine to idle at the login screen for a few hours each week, this allows the garbage collection time to recover the drive and free up space TRIM has not been able to deal with. For all other windows based OS with no TRIM support...The simple answer is an application called Wiper.exe."
OCZ Staff

Now you can run it on Windows 7, but you have to jump thru some hoops.
Wiper runs in IDE mode, also if you have a Nvidia Chipset, it has to be changed to a windows controller for it to work. There are several threads on it over at OCZ, here is one in particular, that might help:
Support Question Wiper Does not work,Can i use Sanitary Erase on OS,i can reinstall Vista(Vertex 120GB)

In all seriousness, it's a real hassle, just follow the quote above from the OCZ staff. Running it or not...either way I hope you enjoy your SSD!