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    Wipe Crucial M4 SSD for Clean Windows Install?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by CC268, Jul 24, 2015.

  1. CC268

    CC268 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys,

    I am wondering what the best way to wipe my Crucial M4 (to factory out of box condition) before doing a clean install of windows is?

    I have used Parted Magic in the past, but that was years ago and not even sure if I remember how to use it!
     
    CC268, Jul 24, 2015
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  2. TreeTops Ranch

    TreeTops Ranch Notebook Deity

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    I found this on the Crucial website:

    Select Crucial SSDs come standard with a license key for Acronis True Image HD 2014. This article shows, step by step, how to install and activate your copy of the software.

    If you are looking for a guide to cloning with Acronis True Image HD 2014, Matt_theCru has posted a video of the cloning process on The CRU blog.

    If you are looking for a guide on how to clone with the version of Acronis True Image HD that was included in the Easy Install kits, the one that boots from a CD, we do have a written guide as well as a video for that software as well.

    1. Go to www.acronis.com/en-us/promo/tihd-download

    2. Choose a language from the presented options.
     
    TreeTops Ranch, Jul 25, 2015
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  3. CC268

    CC268 Notebook Evangelist

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    ? I think you posted on the wrong thread...think you meant to post this on my other thread.
     
    CC268, Jul 25, 2015
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  4. TreeTops Ranch

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    Looks like you are correct. I goofed.
     
    TreeTops Ranch, Jul 26, 2015
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