Will formating an SSD destroy it??

[grandekid]

Hello.. I want to hard format my ssd but i am really afraid to do it.How can i format it and re install windows so that i will not cause it any damage?? Thanks

 

[USAFRet]

Hello.. I want to hard format my ssd but i am really afraid to do it.How can i format it and re install windows so that i will not cause it any damage?? Thanks

For simply reinstalling Windows, you do not need to do any 'hard format'.

During the install, yo can select and delete ALL existing partitions.
Then let Windows install to that space, creating what it needs.

 

[grandekid]

I mean will it destroy my ssd?

 

[USAFRet]

I mean will it destroy my ssd?

No, but what exactly do you mean by "hard format"?

There should be a Secure Erase function from the manufacturer, but you 100% do not need to do that if you are simply reinstalling the OS.

 

[grandekid]

I just want to reinstall OS and do not damage my ssd

 

[USAFRet]

I just want to reinstall OS and do not damage my ssd

So then reinstall it.
When it asks where, select Custom.
You will be presented with a list of all existing partitions
Select heach one, Delete. Leaving one large space.
Let Windows install to that, creating what it needs.

This will not destroy or damage your SSD.

 

[shrapnel_indie]

First, don't ever low level format any modern drive without the right utility. Formatting at that level isn't really necessary anyways. Quick formatting just wipes the data that tells the OS has files and where they are located. A normal high-level format does the same thing combined with a disk check. Either one is safe.

The Windows installer will allow you to reformat the drive without any risk... It's usually hidden unless you take a more active role in the install (custom install) and when it gets to the screen where it shows you disk partitions and asks you which one to use, you'll need to click on "advanced" to expose the option.