Windows 10: I want to wipe data of my SSD .. but i am not able to recognize the manufacturer of the SSD...

So basically i want to give this laptop to someone and i want to wipe SSD for privacy . When try to find the manufacturer of my laptop it shows -Shows me "Standard disk drives" and when i tried to check the status of my SSD in crystal disk info that showed me -> So can someone suggest me a software to wipe my SSD ?

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Best way to wipe data partition on SSD?

The tool supplied by the SSD manufacturer is the best way because it's the only way to be sure, it uses the ATA Secure Erase command to wipe the entire SSD. This command can also be triggered without using the manufacturer's tool, e.g. under Linux if the SSD is so old and/or exotic that the manufacturer doesn't supply a tool. If the SSD is Samsung, in Samsung Magician there's a Secure Erase option (listed under Data Management). All the other methods that have been discussed in this thread are not guaranteed to be secure, as all SSDs use what's called factory overprovisioning so writing new data to the SSD does not in any way imply that data previously written will be erased (and neither does the TRIM command, for that matter...). In addition to factory overprovisioning, it also is possible that the SSD in question uses the combination of data compression and dynamic overprovisioning, in which case the entropy of the stored data is also among determining factors as for which pages in the NAND are truly getting erased prior to writing new data, during garbage collection or during TRIM. Whereas the ATA standard officially states that overwriting the data is a mandatory step during ATA Secure Erase so, technically, any SSD that doesn't do this is not an ATA compliant device and would therefore be illegal to be adverstised as ATA compliant. Your safest bet is to assume that all the manufacturers want their SSDs to be ATA compliant because nobody buys SSDs that aren't, and they know they'd catch serious hell if it later turned out they'd been faking ATA compliance so they're not going to risk it.

 

How to wipe an SSD Windows !0 Laptop of all Perosnal data?

Hi,

there seems to be various post on this subject but I am unable to find the answer I need.

I have a Surface Pro 4 which I intend to sell and need to wipe all the perosnal data. There are clear instruction how to do this - but there is NO clarrification as to if this applies only to HDD or also to a SSD.

If an SSD is there any further steps needed?

Would appreciate a straight and clear answer!

 

My m.2 ssd is recognized in bios, but not as a boot device

Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.

Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

1. Check BIOS Settings

Ensure that your BIOS settings are correctly configured to recognize the M.2 SSD as a boot device:

• Enable CSM (Compatibility Support Module): Sometimes, enabling CSM can help the BIOS recognize the SSD as a boot device. You can find this option under the Boot tab in the BIOS settings.
  
• Set Boot Priority: Make sure the M.2 SSD is set as the first boot device in the boot priority list.
  

2. Update BIOS

Updating your motherboard's BIOS to the latest version can resolve compatibility issues with new hardware:

• Visit the ASUS official website to download the latest BIOS update for your ROG Strix B650 Wi-Fi motherboard.
  

3. Reinstall the SSD

Ensure that the M.2 SSD is properly installed:

• Remove the SSD and reinsert it firmly into the M.2 slot. Make sure it is securely fastened with the screw.
  

4. Initialize the SSD

If the SSD is new, it might need to be initialized:

• Boot into Windows using another drive, open Disk Management, and initialize the SSD as either MBR or GPT.
  

5. Check for Drive Mode Compatibility

Ensure that the M.2 slot you are using supports the type of SSD you have (SATA vs. NVMe):

• Some M.2 slots only support either SATA or NVMe, not both. Refer to your motherboard manual to confirm compatibility.
  

6. Repair Boot Configuration

If the SSD has Windows installed but is not recognized as a boot device, you might need to repair the boot configuration:

• Boot from a Windows installation USB, go to the command prompt, and use the following commands:
  
  
  This can help rebuild the boot configuration data.
  

7. Check for Hardware Issues

If none of the above steps work, there might be a hardware issue with the SSD or the motherboard:

• Test the SSD in another system to see if it is recognized as a boot device.
  
• If the SSD works in another system, the issue might be with the motherboard. Consider contacting ASUS support for further assistance.
  

Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!