{"id":150189,"date":"2023-09-27T04:21:16","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T04:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=150189"},"modified":"2025-07-07T12:05:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T12:05:13","slug":"methods-to-wipe-ssd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/methods-to-wipe-ssd\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Methods to Wipe an SSD"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>While selling your old computer or handing it over to your friends or siblings, knowing how to wipe your SSD is essential. Wiping refers to completely erasing data from a storage drive so that the data is permanently deleted beyond any scope of recovery. The process ensures that your data remains safe from data theft and privacy breach incidents.<\/p><p>However, one should know that standard methods of data erasure will not work on SSD due to limited read\/write cycles and other factors.<\/p><p>In this post, we will learn more about the SSDs and discuss different ways to wipe it.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-an-ssd-store-and-wipe-data?\">How Does an SSD Store and Wipe Data?<\/h2><p>Before moving on to how to wipe data from an SSD, we need to understand some basics related to SSD data storage and deletion.<\/p><p>Unlike the traditional platter-based storage media like HDDs, SSDs are complex flash-based storage devices that use electric charges to store data, as opposed to the magnetic field used in HDDs.<\/p><p>As SSDs have a limited amount of read\/write operation limit, they perform &ldquo;<strong><em>wear leveling<\/em><\/strong>&rdquo; &ndash; a task that evenly spreads the data across various blocks of an SSD to ensure uniform usage of the blocks.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/wear-leveling-in-ssds.jpg\" alt=\"wear leveling in ssds\" class=\"wp-image-150193 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/wear-leveling-in-ssds.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/wear-leveling-in-ssds-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/wear-leveling-in-ssds-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/wear-leveling-in-ssds-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>When a user deletes a file on an SSD, the OS sends the TRIM command to the SSD controller. The TRIM command marks the deleted pages for &lsquo;garbage collection&rsquo; process. This process ensures these pages are removed once you reboot your system.<\/p><p>Wear leveling; while it helps prolong the life of an SSD, also brings a number of problems.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As the data is stored in such a way to ensure even wearing of the blocks, the data blocks are never stored adjacent to each other. Instead, they are distributed across the drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear leveling also decommissions blocks that have reached their end-of-life cycle. These decommissioned blocks may retain the data, leading to a possible data leakage.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>This leads to subsequent issues for many data wiping tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/dban.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DBAN<\/a> as they are unable to locate various blocks spread across the drive or the decommissioned blocks. Another thing is that these data erasure tools keep overwriting the blocks on the SSD with 0s and 1s, causing significant wear and damage to the SSD.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-wipe-an-ssd\">How to Wipe an SSD<\/h2><p>Standard methods used to wipe HDDs fail in the case of SSDs. This is due to the challenges and the associated problems as mentioned in the previous section. Hence, to securely wipe data off an SSD, we should use the following methods &ndash;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-use-a-file-eraser\">Method 1: Use a File Eraser<\/h3><p>Free File eraser software like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/data-erasure\/file-eraser.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar File Eraser<\/a><\/strong> allows users to erase individual or multiple files present on different sectors of an SSD. Doing so overwrites the deleted data securely, resulting in significantly less wear to the SSD.<\/p><p><strong>Stellar File Eraser<\/strong> is a certified free file erasure software that helps users wipe SSDs and other storage media like HDDs, Pen drives, etc., securely. Its ease of use enables users to permanently erase sensitive data like internet history, saved passwords, online banking details, traces of deleted files and folders, and more.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-reset-windows-to-wipe-your-ssd\">Method 2: Reset Windows to Wipe your SSD<\/h3><p>If you are planning to pass on your computer to a friend or family member, performing a factory reset on your Windows computer will help you wipe your SSD in a simple way. Doing so will reset your Windows PC to its factory state and remove all your data, files, and installed apps from it. <strong>However, there are slim chances of data recovery even after performing this<\/strong>. Carefully follow the steps below &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WIN + I<\/strong> to open Windows Settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Recovery<\/strong> in the left pane. In the <strong>Recovery<\/strong> section, click on <strong>Reset PC<\/strong> under the <strong>Reset this PC<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-recovery-reset-pc.jpg\" alt=\"click on reset PC to wipe your ssd\" class=\"wp-image-150194 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-recovery-reset-pc.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-recovery-reset-pc-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-recovery-reset-pc-150x114.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>Remove everything<\/strong> option in the following dialog box.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-remove-everything.jpg\" alt=\"click on remove everything in winre to permanently delete data off your SSD\" class=\"wp-image-150196 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-remove-everything.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-remove-everything-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-remove-everything-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the next dialog box, select between <strong>Cloud download<\/strong> or <strong>Local reinstall<\/strong> to reset Windows 11\/10.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Additional settings<\/strong> dialog box, click on <strong>Change settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-change-settings.jpg\" alt=\"click on change settings in winRE\" class=\"wp-image-150198 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-change-settings.jpg 677w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-change-settings-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-change-settings-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Toggle all the <strong>Clean data?<\/strong> and <strong>Delete files from all drives?<\/strong> options to <strong>Yes<\/strong>, and click on <strong>Confirm<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-both-switches-yes.jpg\" alt=\"alter the data wipe settings in WINRE to wipe your ssd\" class=\"wp-image-150199 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-both-switches-yes.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-both-switches-yes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-both-switches-yes-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the last window, click on <strong>Reset<\/strong> after reviewing all the changes that will be made. This will begin resetting your PC and remove all the data and applications present on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-reset.jpg\" alt=\"click on reset to permanently wipe your ssd \" class=\"wp-image-150200 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-reset.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-reset-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/mark-reset-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-3:-use-manufacturer-tools-to-wipe-an-ssd\">Method 3: Use Manufacturer Tools to Wipe an SSD<\/h2><p>Almost every SSD manufacturer has its proprietary package of various utilities built-in with the SSD. Such utilities also contain a data eraser that securely wipes your SSD and makes its data irrecoverable. You can refer to your SSD manufacturer&rsquo;s website for more information.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-4-perform-secure-delete-via-bios-uefi-settings\">Method 4: Perform Secure Delete via BIOS\/UEFI Settings<\/h3><p>SSD manufacturers include the <strong>&lsquo;Secure Erase&rsquo;<\/strong> option with their drives that can be accessed via BIOS. If you have configured your SSD as the boot drive, simply go into the BIOS or UEFI settings and look for the <strong>Secure Erase\/Wipe<\/strong> option. Different manufacturers use different names for this feature; hence, you might see another name for it. Here are the steps for doing this &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go into the <strong>BIOS\/UEFI<\/strong> settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the SSD that you wish to wipe. Select it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the <strong>Secure Erase<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uefi-bios-secure-erase-1.jpg\" alt=\"go into bios to use secure delete to wipe your ssd\" class=\"wp-image-150206 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uefi-bios-secure-erase-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uefi-bios-secure-erase-1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uefi-bios-secure-erase-1-150x70.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the process after selecting the <strong>Secure Erase<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-5-psid-revert\">Method 5: PSID revert<\/h3><p><strong>PSID<\/strong>, or Physical Security Identifier, is a unique string of 32-character code used to enhance a product&rsquo;s security. Almost every <strong>SED<\/strong> or self-encrypting drive comes with a PSID code. Such SSDs are TCG-enabled with a drive password encrypting the data. If you cannot access your encrypted SSD using the original authentication key or have lost it, you can use the PSID Revert functionality to wipe your SSD entirely and securely.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"588\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ssd-mark-psid.jpg\" alt=\"PSID on an SSD. PSID revert can be used to wipe an SSD\" class=\"wp-image-150207 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ssd-mark-psid.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ssd-mark-psid-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ssd-mark-psid-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>You can use the PSID revert function for unlocking your SED or self-encrypting drive to initiate a sanitization scramble command, which wipes all the data on the SSD and makes it ready to be reused. To use the PSID revert, you will need to do a google search firs (&lt;SSD name&gt; PSID) to see if your SSD supports that function.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"verify-if-the-erased-data-is-recoverable\">Verify if the Erased Data is Recoverable<\/h2><p>The above methods are very effective in completely wiping the SSD and its contents. If you are still unsure and want to verify that the data is completely wiped from an SSD, run a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/free-data-recovery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free data recovery software<\/a> to scan the formatted SSD to see if it returns with anything.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-takeaway\"><strong>The Takeaway<\/strong><\/h2><p>When selling a computer or handing it over to siblings or friends, we usually format our PC to wipe our data. However, the same cannot be done with a computer having an SSD. This is because an SSD is a complex storage solution that requires different data wiping methods that doesn&rsquo;t affect its life.<\/p><p>Numerous data leaks and privacy breaches in the past stand as a testament to how important secure erasure of an SSD or any other storage drive is. Completely wiping off the data before discarding your SSD is of grave importance today where a single keystroke or a line of code is enough to hijack your data.<\/p><p>Therefore, it is wise to be on your guard while disposing off your old computers or storage devices. In case we have missed any method for wiping an SSD, let us know in the comments.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2><p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While selling your old computer or handing it over to your friends&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/methods-to-wipe-ssd\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The 5 Best Methods to Wipe an SSD<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":150210,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[546],"class_list":["post-150189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-file-eraser","tag-file-eraser","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The 5 Best Methods to Wipe an SSD<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Securely wipe an SSD, using secure delete via BIOS or methods like PSID revert. 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