How to Format an SSD in Windows 10 and 11
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Formatting an SSD (Solid-state Drive) can have multiple meanings depending on how the word “format” is being used. Traditionally, formatting or reformatting only deletes the file system on the drive and all other data remains intact, whereas wiping deletes all data off the drive. However, the terms formatting and wiping are often used
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