Setting up Windows 10 on a worn-out SSD.

xMaciek310
Member

01-11-2016, 11:31 AM

Hello! I'm using Windows 7 and planning to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro on my Samsung 840 Pro SSD. I know how to remove partitions and format HDDs, but this is my first time formatting an SSD. My motherboard has Secure SSD Erase built in. I'm wondering if I should use Secure Erase to completely wipe the data or just delete existing partitions and start fresh like with HDDs before installing Windows 10? Thanks for the guidance!

xMaciek310

01-11-2016, 11:31 AM #1

agossie
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01-11-2016, 09:47 PM

If you're not getting rid of the drive (you're keeping it for yourself) you don't need to worry with securely erasing it.

agossie

01-11-2016, 09:47 PM #2

If you're not getting rid of the drive (you're keeping it for yourself) you don't need to worry with securely erasing it.

Sussu
Senior Member

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01-11-2016, 09:57 PM

Don't worry about removing the SSD. Just format it using the Windows Media Creation tool—it handles everything automatically. You don't have to purchase the OS directly; you can download it and obtain a cheap activation key if necessary.

Sussu

01-11-2016, 09:57 PM #3

ClayFish
Member

01-12-2016, 04:13 AM

Thanks for your message. Yes, you can install Windows 10 by removing the old partitions and setting up new ones. Regarding SSDs, securely erasing them can indeed help restore performance.

ClayFish

01-12-2016, 04:13 AM #4

Thanks for your message. Yes, you can install Windows 10 by removing the old partitions and setting up new ones. Regarding SSDs, securely erasing them can indeed help restore performance.