Yes, it's generally safe to reinstall the operating system on an SSD. It can improve performance and reliability.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Yes, it's generally safe to reinstall the operating system on an SSD. It can improve performance and reliability.

WaterLily2003
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10-14-2020, 09:24 PM

Hello, welcome! No problem at all—feel free to ask. It’s perfectly fine to keep reinstalling Windows or another OS onto an SSD. A clean install every few weeks is a common practice for maintenance or updates. Just make sure you back up important data beforehand.

WaterLily2003

10-14-2020, 09:24 PM #1

TheFallenRose
Senior Member

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10-14-2020, 10:17 PM

You might want to do that because it helps achieve the desired outcome.

TheFallenRose

10-14-2020, 10:17 PM #2

You might want to do that because it helps achieve the desired outcome.

Jyok
Member

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11-04-2020, 03:53 AM

its fine, it won't hurt anything, just waste your time.

Jyok

11-04-2020, 03:53 AM #3

its fine, it won't hurt anything, just waste your time.

Wiicarbon
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11-05-2020, 05:19 AM

SSDs have a restricted number of write cycles. It's best not to overwrite them too often.

Wiicarbon

11-05-2020, 05:19 AM #4

SSDs have a restricted number of write cycles. It's best not to overwrite them too often.

LilacCat
Junior Member

11-05-2020, 08:46 AM

Yes, the 860 EVO indeed features a TBW rating around 2400... You can find more details on Samsung's site. It might seem odd at first, but the OP should be okay with it.

LilacCat

11-05-2020, 08:46 AM #5

Yes, the 860 EVO indeed features a TBW rating around 2400... You can find more details on Samsung's site. It might seem odd at first, but the OP should be okay with it.

Leiwar
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11-12-2020, 05:07 PM

You'd need to generate a substantial volume of data each day to noticeably affect an SSD's longevity. Simply restarting Windows weekly wouldn't make much difference.

Leiwar

11-12-2020, 05:07 PM #6

You'd need to generate a substantial volume of data each day to noticeably affect an SSD's longevity. Simply restarting Windows weekly wouldn't make much difference.

iDoNotEvenLift
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11-12-2020, 06:19 PM

They reach their peak at 60 terabytes of read or write, without exceeding it. This prevents harm to the SSD, making it unnecessary to install the OS weekly unless you're determined. Proceed at your own risk if you're comfortable.

iDoNotEvenLift

11-12-2020, 06:19 PM #7

BM0_M1NECRAFT
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11-12-2020, 07:46 PM

Hey there! As discussed before, I believe he might have COCD—computer obsessive compulsive disorder. If that helps ease his symptoms, keep installing Windows daily, okay? 😄

BM0_M1NECRAFT

11-12-2020, 07:46 PM #8

Hey there! As discussed before, I believe he might have COCD—computer obsessive compulsive disorder. If that helps ease his symptoms, keep installing Windows daily, okay? 😄

skyfall666
Member

11-15-2020, 03:16 AM

Consider using it just a few times a week. You could try daily or even every boot, but really—avoid reinstalling Windows unless it's your sole interest.

skyfall666

11-15-2020, 03:16 AM #9

Consider using it just a few times a week. You could try daily or even every boot, but really—avoid reinstalling Windows unless it's your sole interest.