Secure erase on a ssd

[denwilliam]

How do you do a secure erase on a ssd and will this remove everything?.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

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

Or look here:

http://www.sevenforums.com/software/198546-software-erase-ssd.html

But you don't need Secure Erase to wipe the drive.

 

[Prof Kerfuffle]

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.

 

[denwilliam]

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.