Use a data recovery tool or format the drive to erase all information.

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TheAlexZ_
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10-09-2016, 10:43 PM

You can format the SSD to remove all data before reinstalling your OS. This will erase everything on the drive, allowing you to start fresh.

TheAlexZ_

10-09-2016, 10:43 PM #1

You can format the SSD to remove all data before reinstalling your OS. This will erase everything on the drive, allowing you to start fresh.

mcrafter5279
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10-16-2016, 01:15 PM

You’ll see a window after installing Windows. Clear everything until you spot "unallocated space," then press next. That’s the final step.

mcrafter5279

10-16-2016, 01:15 PM #2

You’ll see a window after installing Windows. Clear everything until you spot "unallocated space," then press next. That’s the final step.

DallyingDragon
Junior Member

10-17-2016, 12:56 PM

You want to prepare your setup by formatting a drive. If you don’t have time, you can create a bootable disk and install Windows from there. Just remember, during installation you’re usually prompted to format—so the initial step might not be needed.

DallyingDragon

10-17-2016, 12:56 PM #3

Raidex20
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11-08-2016, 01:43 PM

Use the Windows Media Creation Tool via USB. Throughout the setup, you’ll find the chance to format the disk, erasing all data before installing the OS.

Raidex20

11-08-2016, 01:43 PM #4

Use the Windows Media Creation Tool via USB. Throughout the setup, you’ll find the chance to format the disk, erasing all data before installing the OS.

kingme441
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11-09-2016, 06:55 AM

When you just press NEXT, Windows typically formats the partition automatically. Creating a new partition and formatting it beforehand is usually handled by the system, but NEXT alone may not trigger the formatting unless you initiate it.

kingme441

11-09-2016, 06:55 AM #5

khaledkb_
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11-16-2016, 10:06 PM

It generates all required partitions on its own, you won’t need to make or adjust anything. "Unallocated space" refers to the initial area on a brand new drive.

khaledkb_

11-16-2016, 10:06 PM #6

It generates all required partitions on its own, you won’t need to make or adjust anything. "Unallocated space" refers to the initial area on a brand new drive.

zlip88
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12-02-2016, 09:41 AM

Alright, I'll wait for you next time. Appreciate it!

zlip88

12-02-2016, 09:41 AM #7

Alright, I'll wait for you next time. Appreciate it!