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‎07-30-2024 11:06 PM

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dear all,

 

I have a problem, i want to secure erase my ssd but not shoiwng on mya hard drive utilitiesli

 

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‎08-01-2024 10:12 AM - edited ‎08-01-2024 10:22 AM

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Ensure that you have the most recent BIOS/System Firmware (V78)  version installed

  • 01.06.04 Rev.A
  • 16.9 MB
  • Jun 25, 2024
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If not, download and install it.

https://support.hp.com/sk-en/drivers/hp-probook-445-14-inch-g10-notebook-pc/2101515949

 

Go to the Security section of the BIOS.

"

  1. Disconnect any external storage devices.
  2. Turn on or restart the computer.
  3. While the display is blank, press the f10 key repeatedly to enter the BIOS settings menu. ...
  4. Click Security.
  5. Click Hard Drive Utilities or Hard Drive Tools.
  6. Select Secure Erase or Disk Sanitizer to open the tool."

 

 

 


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