Secure Erase

CoreV · February 23, 2019

Hi guys,

I got an SSD I want to use as a booter for Windows but I got it used. I’m running a Z270 Carbon MB and in bios have the option ‘Secure Erase+’ in advanced. Can I use this option to wipe that SSD clean for the OS?

iamdarkyoshi · February 23, 2019

When you install windows, just delete each partition on the SSD before clicking next, and you'll be good. I'd reccomend unplugging every other drive so the SSD will be the only one in the list

No real need to use secure erase, which is more for if you're getting rid of the drive and want to really clean it of personal data

CoreV · February 23, 2019

I realized I can use cmd as well to clean it when I get to the partition step.

Phas3L0ck · February 23, 2019

I recommend not using secure erase unless you have to. I got a brand new drive from seagate and wanted to see what this function did... it's pretty weird how it works, you can read about it here: