Selling my PC, is filling the SSD with 0's fine to erase it completely? Will the buyer have problems installing a fresh system?

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Selling my PC, is filling the SSD with 0's fine to erase it completely? Will the buyer have problems installing a fresh system?

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Selling my PC, is filling the SSD with 0's fine to erase it completely? Will the buyer have problems installing a fresh system?
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Re: Selling my PC, is filling the SSD with 0's fine to erase it completely? Will the buyer have problems installing a fresh system?

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I wouldn't rely on overwriting with 0's due to it doesn't guarantee erasure because of wear-leveling. The best practice is to use the SSD manufacturer's secure erase tool.
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