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Windows 10 Clean Install - Parted Magic?

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You don't need to secure erase an SSD unless you're getting rid of it from my understanding. All you're doing is wearing the drive. Just do a quick format and install Windows. Done. 

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It has been a while since I have done a clean install, but in the past I have always used Parted Magic to really make sure my SSD was completely clean. I know Samsung has their own utility (I have an 850 EVO), but I am not familiar with it.

 

Is it best practice to secure erase an SSD when doing a clean install? If so, what is the best utility to do it. Any links to good guides/videos for the Windows 10 clean install process would be very much appreciated.

 

Thanks.

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You don't need to secure erase an SSD unless you're getting rid of it from my understanding. All you're doing is wearing the drive. Just do a quick format and install Windows. Done. 

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1 hour ago, Jamiec1130 said:

You don't need to secure erase an SSD unless you're getting rid of it from my understanding. All you're doing is wearing the drive. Just do a quick format and install Windows. Done. 

Thanks - I figured it was overkill - I won't worry about it then.

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