Windows 10: Wiping SSD before OS installation?

Discus and support Wiping SSD before OS installation? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hello! I am about to build a new computer and I want to use the same SSD that is in this computer that I'm using right now... Now, Before I install it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by seek, Apr 15, 2016.

  1. SEEK
    seek Win User

    Wiping SSD before OS installation?


    Hello! I am about to build a new computer and I want to use the same SSD that is in this computer that I'm using right now... Now, Before I install it would it be a good idea to do a drive wipe before doing a clean install of Window 7 Pro 64? After I'm planning on upgrading to Windows 10.

    -Thanks!

    :)
     
    seek, Apr 15, 2016
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  2. I_NIGHTWING
    I_Nightwing Win User

    Windows 10 Pro Custom Gaming PC doesn't boot and is in an infinite "preparing automatic repair" screen

    Thank you for your input Jay. I hve wiped the SSD (used for OS boot) and will be returning that one for a replacement. I will update on the progress, thanks!
     
    I_Nightwing, Apr 15, 2016
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  3. TRAVISREDDING
    TravisRedding Win User
    Reformatting did not remove Windows 10

    Well I purchased a new SSD (and other upgrades), so I want to wipe this hard drive clean and put my OS on my new SSD. The old drive will be used for storing the majority of my files which I don't need quick access to.
     
    TravisRedding, Apr 15, 2016
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  4. CMMTCH
    CmmTch Win User

    Wiping SSD before OS installation?

    I can't say with any certainty there'd be any noticeable difference whether you "wiped" an SSD before installing an OS, or just allowed the OS to format the SSD and install itself on that partition.

    IMO I'd just install win7, let it reformat the SSD, install, and be done with it.
     
    CmmTch, Apr 15, 2016
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  5. SEEK
    seek Win User
    Thanks, I wasn't sure it gave you a format option in the installation anymore.
     
    seek, Apr 15, 2016
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  6. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member
    The problem with formatting only the partition you install the OS to is that you will probably end up with extra recovery partitions.
     
    NavyLCDR, Apr 4, 2018
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