Is it recommended to use the Secure Erase, often ? Once in 2 months ?
Before i do the Fw update, should i Secure Erase ?
And last question : i want to make a fresh install of Windows 7, today. Should i use Secure Erase before that, or not ?
Thanks.
Hi,
No, there is no need to do a secure erase - simple choose the format option when you do a fresh install of Windows.
To maximise the life of your SSD, you should avoid a regular secure erase - there is no need for it at all. It holds no benefit for any installation, and just shortens the life span of the SSD.
Regards,
Golden
Agree with above: Secure Erase is only necessary as a security measure to make sure data is unrecoverable by most methods. It has no benefit for preparing a drive for reinstall.
In rare cases wiping the boot sector with zeroes can overcome code that is blocking install or even a HD's ability to boot, but this can be done with the quick Diskpart Clean Command.
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