Question Questions about M.2 Drives and how to wipe and install windows 10 on it?

[Dash46]

I have an Hp 17-cp0700dx model laptop that I want to wipe and reinstall window 10 on. I have little knowledge on m.2 drives. This computer has a Western Digital PC SN530 NVMe SDD. I have many questions about how to do this. It has been a while since I work on any new computer. I need to be updated on some of the newer stuff. For both to help finish this task and for educational purposes, I would like these questions to be answered. Whoever has the best and most detailed answers will be selected favorite after 5 days.

Can I wipe a M.2 Drive? How?

Is there a program that will help you wipe the M.2 Drive?

Can I install Window 10 on M.2 Drive?

What SATA strip cable do I need to plug an HDD for this computer? (This computer is capable of installing a secondary HDD or SSD Drive)

Can I Install Window 10 on HDD and boot from HDD Instead?


Thank You for reading and your answers.

 

[USAFRet]

The M.2 drive is little different than any other main drive.

See here, for a clean install of Win 10.
There is a section in there for completely deleting ALL existing data and continuing with a blank drive.

How To - Windows 10 clean install tutorial

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[USAFRet]

Can I Install Window 10 on HDD and boot from HDD Instead?

Given SATA III SSD or M.2 NVMe drive...you really don't want the OS on a spinning HDD.