How should I go about removing all traces of DNM from SSD with Windows 7 installed?

After a series of events recently, I decided to maximize my OPSEC to stay as safe as possible. I was using Tor on Windows 7 installed on my SSD but now everything I need for DNM purchases is on my Tails USB drive.

Now that that is successfully set up, I need to remove any potentially incriminating information from my SSD.

So far I have deleted Tor, GPG4WIN, my keys (backed up on another USB drive), and browsing history. I also ran CCleaner.

Now as far as I know, a SSD is much better at securely deleting data compared to a HDD. But I feel like there are still traces that could be found if my computer was seized by LE. What extra steps can be taken besides reformatting the drive and reinstalling Windows? I would strongly prefer to not have to do this since it is a huge pain in the ass but if it's recommended in order to be safe then I can.

Thanks ahead of time for any advice.


Comments


[3 Points] elfer90:

it's actually harder to securely wipe data from an SSD vs HDD but there is software out there that will do it correctly


[3 Points] None:

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[3 Points] MT_Merchant_Mangler:

All these meme answers

Jesus. This sub used to be helpful, now it's filled with shit like this.

OP-- Correct answer is delete System32 folder.


[2 Points] ForLol_Serious:

Just dban it. 69 passes should be enough.


[2 Points] detro_:

dban.org <3 - or thermite


[1 Points] chillywilly16:

Fire works.


[1 Points] Dwqw7fYn6nParH4q6FEV:

Why not encrypt your drive?


[1 Points] None:

First you get A LOT OF GASOLINE....


[1 Points] None:

lol @ prefering not to do something because it's a pain in the ass. Don't drop the soap.

lol @ not smashing the ssd with a hammer and throwing it in the river.


[1 Points] stabBarbie:

First, fully encrypt your drive, then use a drive cleaning program, you'll also have to clean up your usb and should have that encrypted too, it's also easier to delete from hdd not ssd


[1 Points] platinumsteak:

Bin it mate... It's not worth the risk for the risk for the sake of a few quid...

You can try Duke n Nuke, but it's not guaranteed to completely wipe it clean with a SSD. If your adamant on keeping it, you could use DBAN, then Knoppix to partition and format, then install a Linux Distro with LUKS encryption, with a password that is a sentence containing capitals and numbers like "IshouldreallyuseTails69".

Fill the root file system with folders containing encrypted files. Then install a VM with a Windows 7 guest so you can still use your computer to learn how to buy a USB or SDcard, download and install Tails, boot from said Card and not have to worry about getting caught with whatever your paranoid they'll find.


[1 Points] croooook:

Not gonna lie, the BEST way to do this would be to drill a hole thru the hard drive then stick it in the microwave oven til u hear it pop. aint nobody gonna get shit from that ssd after u fuck it up like that.