Can I use Crypto Erase by Sandisk instead of Parted Magic? When I boot from parted magic, I have to put my PC to sleep in order to unfreeze my SSD and when I try to turn it back on from sleep, my monitor is just pure black. So can I use Crypto Erase instead?
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OK...and what does coming out of sleep have to do with this?
Erase the SSD, and then use it as you wish. Either as the OS drive (full reinstall needed), or format, give it a drive letter, and use as a secondary drive.
If you have a SanDisk drive, it would be advisable to use the SanDisk tool to erase that drive.
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Upon reading further on the Crypto Erase...are you sure that is what you need?
What is Crypto Erase?
Crypto Erase is the process of reverting an OPAL-activated or eDrive-activated SSD back to its factory default state. After a Crypto Erase, all security keys get deleted; therefore, user data is destroyed. Also, OPAL or eDrive gets deactivated, and the drive can then be reused with any compatible security application. The drive's unique Physical Security ID (PSID), which is printed on the drive's label, is required to perform a Crypto Erase. This process is also referred to as PSID Revert.
When will I need to use the SanDisk Crypto Erase Tool?
The SanDisk Crypto Erase tool should be used if the password has been forgotten, or lost for an OPAL or eDrive activated SanDisk SSD. It can also be used to wipe out user data before returning a drive for RMA.
What is Crypto Erase?
Crypto Erase is the process of reverting an OPAL-activated or eDrive-activated SSD back to its factory default state. After a Crypto Erase, all security keys get deleted; therefore, user data is destroyed. Also, OPAL or eDrive gets deactivated, and the drive can then be reused with any compatible security application. The drive's unique Physical Security ID (PSID), which is printed on the drive's label, is required to perform a Crypto Erase. This process is also referred to as PSID Revert.
When will I need to use the SanDisk Crypto Erase Tool?
The SanDisk Crypto Erase tool should be used if the password has been forgotten, or lost for an OPAL or eDrive activated SanDisk SSD. It can also be used to wipe out user data before returning a drive for RMA.
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