[Step-by-Step Guide] 5 Reliable Ways to Erase SSD Disk on Windows

An SSD (Solid State Drive) offers faster read/write speeds and greater durability compared to traditional HDDs (Hard Disk Drives). However, in some cases, you may need to completely erase the data on an SSD, such as when selling the device, handling sensitive information, or reinstalling the system. Since SSDs use TRIM commands and garbage collection mechanisms, simple formatting or file deletion does not fully erase the data. Therefore, a more secure method is needed to erase SSD disk. This article will introduce several ways to make SSD data unrecoverable.

Part 1. How to Erase SSD Disk via Manufacturer's Utility

Many SSD manufacturers offer dedicated official tools that can safely erase SSD data without affecting the drive's performance. The benefit of using official tools is that they are optimized for their respective SSDs, allowing for data erasure without compromising the drive's lifespan.

Different brands of SSDs have their own official tools, such as:

• Samsung SSD - Samsung Magician
• Crucial SSD - Crucial Storage Executive
• Intel SSD - Intel SSD Toolbox
• Western Digital (WD) SSD - WD Dashboard

Part 2. How to Securely Erase SSD via Coolmuster Data Erasure

If your SSD brand does not offer an official erasure tool, or if you prefer a simpler, more efficient method to ensure that the data cannot be recovered, Coolmuster Data Erasure is a better choice. This professional data erasure software can completely wipe all data on the SSD, making it impossible to recover using recovery tools. It also supports a variety of storage devices, including HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, memory cards, and more.

Key features of Coolmuster Data Erasure:

• Completely erase the SSD disk to make it unrecoverable.
• Offer two erasure levels to suit various needs: Quick Erase and Deep Erase.
• Completely erase all data and traces from the entire hard drive or external devices, including existing, deleted, formatted, corrupted, and inaccessible files.
• Erase USB drives, partitions, external hard drives, and system drives (C drive) without the need for bootable media.
• Permanently erase deleted data and free space from any hard drive or external device without impacting existing files.
• A read-only, risk-free, and cost-effective data erasure software for Windows.

Here is how to securely erase SSD on Windows using Coolmuster Data Erasure:

01Install the software on your PC and launch it.

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02Select "Drive Wiper", then choose your SSD disk.

03Choose the "Deep Erase" option and click "Erase Now". Confirm by tapping "OK". The program will permanently erase the data on your SSD.

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Part 3. How to Wipe an SSD Using Disk Management Tool

If you don't want to install software, you can manually erase your SSD using Disk Management in Windows. Disk Management is a built-in Windows tool for managing disk partitions on your computer. However, the data can still be recovered and is not suitable for permanently destroying sensitive information.

Here is how to wipe an SSD on Windows using the Disk Management tool:

Step 1. Press "Windows + X" and select "Disk Management" from the menu.

Step 2. In the Disk Management window, locate your SSD under the list of drives and ensure you select the correct one.

Step 3. Right-click on the SSD's partition and select "Delete Volume" to remove the partition and erase all the data stored on it. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

Step 4. Right-click on the unallocated space on the SSD and select "New Simple Volume". Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new partition if you want to use it again.

Step 5. Right-click on the newly created partition and select "Format" if you want to completely erase all data and prepare the SSD for use.

Part 4. How to Wipe an SSD on Windows 11 with Diskpart

Diskpart is a built-in advanced disk management command-line tool in Windows that can completely erase partition information on an SSD and reinitialize the SSD. Compared to the Disk Management tool, Diskpart's erasure function is more powerful, but it still cannot guarantee 100% irrecoverability.

Here is how to wipe an SSD on Windows 11 using Diskpart:

Step 1. Type "cmd" in the Windows search box, right-click, and run as administrator.

Step 2. Type "diskpart" and press "Enter" to enter disk management mode.

Step 3. Type "list disk" and press "Enter" to find the disk number corresponding to your SSD (e.g., Disk 1).

Step 4. Type select "disk X" (X is the SSD disk number), and press "Enter" to select the disk.

Step 5. Type "clean all" and press "Enter", then wait for the process to complete (this process is irreversible).

Part 5. How to Securely Erase SSD by Physically Destroy

If the SSD is no longer usable, or if you need to ensure that the data can never be recovered, physical destruction is the most thorough method. However, this method is only applicable to discarded SSDs.

Methods include:

• Using a drill to pierce through the SSD chip.
• Disassembling the SSD and destroying the NAND flash memory chips.
• Using an industrial shredder to crush the SSD.

The Bottom Line

If you only need to format the SSD, the built-in disk management tools in Windows or Diskpart will suffice. However, if you need to completely erase the data to prevent recovery, it is recommended to use Coolmuster Data Erasure, which provides a more professional data removal method to ensure the security of your information. If the SSD is damaged or no longer in use, physical destruction can ensure that the data is completely irretrievable.

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