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Solution: How to Securely Wipe Free Space on SSD

Do you want to wipe free space SSD and but confused regarding how to do so? If the same is the case, then we are here with top solutions to help you wipe free space on SSD securely in few simple steps!

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Updated by Tracy King on Dec 18, 2023
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Check If TRIM Function is Enabled or Disabled Step 1: Go to "Start" menu on your PC and search for "Command Prompt"; Step 2: Right-click on...Full steps
Securely Wipe Free Space on SSD

Solution 1: If TRIM Function is Enabled...Full steps

Solution 2: If TRIM Function is Disabled...Full steps

Wipe SSD When TRIM Is Disabled

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Reasons Why You Want to Wipe SSD

Do you know that all your deleted files may still exist on the free space on your SSD? Yes, the deleted files do exist, and someone else can easily restore all the files you have previously deleted. In such a case, you must always be in safe hands, and you would better wipe the free space so that your entire deleted data cannot be recovered.

Additionally, if we talk about the possible reasons behind "Why wipe free space SSD," then we are here with an answer!

  • Prepare the SSD for another user
  • Resell the SSD
  • Clean up SSD for other use or purpose
  • Remove Malware or Virus on the device

Is it Safe or Good to Wipe Free Space?

Whenever it comes to wiping free space on SDD, the first question that strikes users' minds is- "Is it safe to wipe free space SSD"? Well, if you ask us, then it's absolutely safe to wipe the free space on SSD until and unless you don't want to recover any of the deleted data stored within!

By performing wipe-free space SSD, you can prevent third parties or other users from accessing your private information or data. But one vital thing to note here is that you don't need to wipe the free disk space continuously; otherwise, it will only increase the wear and tear of the SSD and will reduce its lifespan.

As you have now read that wiping free space on SSD is not at all harmful, so let's have a closer look at how wiping free space on SSD works.

How to Securely Wipe Free Space on SSD?

If you are looking out for an effective solution on "How to wipe free space SSD?" then this section has got you covered!

Wiping free space on SSD seems to be a tricky task for most users, but in reality, it's not as tough as it sounds! Yes, wiping the free space on SSD is a quick and hassle-free process if done by using the right tools in hand!

Now, if we talk about the process to wipe free space SSD, then there are two possible solutions that entirely depend upon whether the TRIM function is enabled or disabled. In order to know how to check the status of the TRIM function, the below-mentioned steps will help you out!

Tip: How to Check If TRIM Function is Enabled or Disabled?

Though Windows 7 and above are set to enable the TRIM function on SSDs automatically but if you want to double-check, then you can easily do it by following the steps below:

Step 1: Go to "Start" menu on your PC and search for "Command Prompt".

open command prompt

Step 2: Right-click on the "Command Prompt" shortcut and chose the "Run as Administrator" option.

Step 3: Now, run the fsutil behavior query disabledeletenotify command in the "Command Prompt" window.

check if trim is enabled on ssd

Here, you will see two results! If you see disabledeletenotify = 0, then it means that the TRIM function is enabled, and if you see disabledeletenotify = 1, then it means that the TRIM function is disabled.
As you have learned "how to check the status of TRIM function," it's now time for you to know-how solutions under each of these situations work!

Solution 1: If TRIM Function is Enabled

If the TRIM function is automatically enabled, then the SSD will wipe free space automatically. Actually, when TRIM is enabled, Windows sends an instruction to the SSD every time you delete a file. Therefore, the SSD can then erase all the contents related to that file automatically. This thing helps in maintaining the speedy performance of your SSD.

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Solution 2: If TRIM Function is Disabled

In contrast, if the TRIM function is disabled, then you have to wipe free space SSD manually! For doing this, you can use an excellent third-party partition manager tool, i.e., EaseUS Partition Master, that work wonders when it comes to excellently managing the disks on your PC. With this tool, you can perform various functions like merge partition, delete partition, migrate OS to SSD/HDD, adjust partition, optimize SSD with 4k alignment and many more things.

So, let us get an insight into how to wipe SSD-free space with EaseUS Partition Master Tool!

How to Wipe SSD When TRIM Is Disabled

EaseUS Partition Master is a powerful partition magic tool that fulfills a handful of your disk-related needs. With such amazing software installed on your PC, you can wipe free space SSD in just a couple of minutes. With this tool in hand, you can surely erase the data on SSD permanently and make the data unrecoverable. With that given, EaseUS Partition Master is always a great choice when you wish to sanitize your SSD and recover its performance.

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To know more about how EaseUS Partition Master works, have a look below! Here's a step-by-step guide on how to wipe free space SSD with EaseUs Partition Master Tool!

We've set two options for you to wipe data. Choose the one you need.

Option 1.  Wipe Partition

  • Right-click the partition you want to erase data from, and choose "Wipe".
  • In the new window, set the time for which you want to wipe your partition, then click "OK".
  • Click the "Execute 1 Task(s)" button in the lower right corner, check the changes, then click "Apply".

Option 2. Wipe Disk

  • Select the HDD/SSD. And right-click to choose "Wipe Disk".
  • Set the number of times to wipe data. (You can set to 10 at most.) Then Click "OK".
  • Click "Execute 1 Task(s)" and then click "Apply".

This is all that you need to do to wipe free space SSD with EaseUS Partition Master Tool. The time that it will take to wipe out SSD depends upon the capacity of your SSD, but due to the additional overwriting process, it will take a bit longer than simply deleting the files.

Have You Wiped Out Your SSD Yet?

It was this simple and quick to wipe free space SSD! Wiping the free space on SSD can safely remove all the data on your SSD that could previously be recoverable even after deleting the data. Given that, it is always recommended to wipe free space on your SSD whenever you resell it to any other use or make use of your SSD for any other purpose.

Apart from all this, EaseUS Partition Master Tool will definitely prove to be a helping hand when it comes to wiping the free space in a hassle-free manner. With this tool, you will not only be able to wipe free space SSD in few clicks, but it'll also allow you to backup the whole disk before the cleanup!

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Updated by Tracy King

Tracy became a member of the EaseUS content team in 2013. Being a technical writer for over 10 years, she is enthusiastic about sharing tips to assist readers in resolving complex issues in disk management, file transfer, PC & Mac performance optimization, etc., like an expert.

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Written by Jean

Jean is recognized as one of the most professional writers in EaseUS. She has kept improving her writing skills over the past 10 years and helped millions of her readers solve their tech problems on PC, Mac, and iOS devices.

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