12-08-2011 04:59 AM
Hi there,
I'm currently running an Intel 510 250GB as my C drive.
I wish to reinstall Windows 7 on it.
I've read that I should do a secure erase, not just a quick format, for maximum performance.
What's the best way to achieve this?
Should I use HDDerase? Another third party tool?
Or should I mount the SSD on another computer (so that I'm not using the SSD as OS) and use the toolbox's secure erase feature?Also, are there any extra steps or precautions that I need to be aware of? I've heard that even if I'm putting the SSD as a secondary drive on another computer, I have to format it first before I can secure erase.
Are there any dangers to secure erase that could damage my SSD or make it unusable?
Thanks for reading!