Securely Erase Data on Intel® Solid State Drives Replacement

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11/07/2022

You can do a secure erase on an Intel® Solid State Drive (Intel® SSD) using the Intel® Memory and Storage Tool

Note
  • You need secondary access for target drive for Secure Erase.
  • Remove all drive partitions.
  • You cannot Secure Erase a current working drive.
  • Securely destroy and properly dispose of replaced SSDs.
  • Windows 8*/8.1* and Windows® 10 do not allow secure erase.

 

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