How to Wipe an Intel SSD
An Intel SSD, also known as a solid state drive, is a type of hard drive that uses no moving parts. The data access speed is generally much higher on a SSD than a hard disk drive, since the SSD does not need to spin platters and seek the data. Wipe SSD data by reformatting, the same as a normal hard drive. Once you have reformatted the drive, you can install a new operating system or begin saving files to it again.
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Instructions
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Click "Start" and "Control Panel."
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Type "Computer Management" at the Control Panel search box to quickly find this panel. Click "Computer Management." You need to switch to an user account that has administrative access to get into this particular location.
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Left-click the "Storage" area in the sidebar on this window. Left-click "Disk Management."
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Right-click anywhere on the bar for the Intel SSD. Click "Format."
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Click "OK" twice to confirm and begin the format process.
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