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How can I wipe an ssd but keep Windows os installed on it?
The old SSD on my laptop is to small (256 GB) and I am going to replace it with a new SSD 1 TB. Is there any safe way to wipe an SSD while keeping the operating system intact. The goal is to remove ...
If you're replacing the SSD anyway, the easiest approach is to clone your current drive to the new 1 TB SSD and then securely erase the old SSD before disposing of or reusing it.
If you want to keep Windows on the existing SSD while removing your personal data, Reset this PC with Remove everything is the best built-in option. Choosing Clean the drive makes data recovery much more difficult while preserving a fresh Windows installation and activation. For SSDs, avoid repeatedly overwriting the drive, as it provides little benefit and adds unnecessary wear. If you're retiring the old SSD, the manufacturer's Secure Erase utility is the most effective way to wipe it completely.