What happens if you stop a 'clean all' command on an SSD before it's finished?
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TechyWizard42
I just sold my laptop and I'm building a custom PC. Since this is my secondary SSD without an OS or drivers, I thought it would be a good idea to wipe it before moving it to the new system. I used the 'clean all' command in CMD but exited after only a couple of minutes, well before it completed. I'm wondering what this does to my SSD and whether it's safe to install it in my new PC. Could there be issues with corrupted files, and if so, how can I fix this?
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You're right to be cautious, but in your case, since you only had files and games on that SSD, it’s likely not going to cause major problems. If you're super worried, putting it in another machine to finish the wipe isn’t a bad idea. That way you can ensure it’s completely clean before setting it up on your new PC.
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Since your SSD was just used for data and didn't have an OS, you should be fine. What may happen is that if you try to boot from it, Windows might have some hiccups since it wasn't fully cleaned, but in your case, since it's just for files and not a main drive, you shouldn't encounter serious problems. I'd still recommend a fresh install of Windows for your new build to avoid any driver issues.
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