unable to erase ssd for fresh windows install

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  • lancevance
    PCHF Member
    • Jun 2022
    • 1

    #1

    unable to erase ssd for fresh windows install

    I recently purchased a new hp laptop that came with samsung ssd(mzvlq512hblu-00bh1) but I am unable to erase the drive using samsung magician software ,is there any other alternative to erase the drive or get samsung magician working ?
  • Bruce
    PCHF Moderator
    • Oct 2017
    • 10702

    #2
    is the SSD in question the boot drive, or an external drive?
    why does it need erasing - are you selling it, or reinstalling Windows?
    if reloading Windows, during the install process, it offers the chance to delete all current partitions, I’d be taking that approach.

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    • Bruce
      PCHF Moderator
      • Oct 2017
      • 10702

      #3
      @lancevance - still need help?

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      • Rustys
        PCHF Member
        • Jul 2016
        • 7862

        #4
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