Back up any files you want to keep
Create a bootable Windows installation USB or another bootable wipe tool
Boot from the USB
Open Windows Setup or the wipe tool
Press Shift+F10 in Windows Setup to open Command Prompt
Type `diskpart`
Type `list disk`
Identify the SSD by size
Type `select disk X`
Type `clean all`
Wait for the process to complete
Type `exit`
Close Command Prompt
Continue Windows Setup if you want to reinstall Windows
If the SSD supports Secure Erase, use the manufacturer’s tool or BIOS/UEFI Secure Erase option instead
If the SSD supports NVMe Sanitize, use the manufacturer’s tool or BIOS/UEFI Sanitize option instead
Remove the SSD and connect it to another system if needed for the erase process
Verify the SSD is empty before reuse or disposal
