Optimizing Your Samsung SSD on Windows 10
It’s been almost two years since the launch of Windows 10, and many of us are still figuring out how to get the most out of our solid-state drives (SSDs) running on the new operating system. Samsung SSDs are some of the most reliable and performant drives available, and our guide will show you how to optimize them for maximum performance and reliability on Windows 10.
Check for Samsung Software
The first step is to check to see if you have any Samsung software installed on your PC. Samsung provides software called “Samsung Magician” that provides several powerful tools to help you optimize and maintain your Samsung SSD. It includes a secure erase feature, which allows you to quickly and easily wipe the drive clean and restore it to like-new condition. It also provides options to update your firmware and to monitor the health of your drive.
Enable AHCI Mode
The Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a feature that allows your SSD to communicate better with your computer’s hardware. Enabling AHCI mode can improve the performance of your drive, so it’s worth giving it a try. To enable AHCI mode, you’ll need to open the Device Manager, click on “IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers”, and then right-click on the “Standard SATA AHCI Controller” and select “Update Driver Software…”. Finally, select “Browse my computer for driver software” and then “Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer”. Select the “Standard SATA AHCI Controller” from the list and click “Next”.
Disable SuperFetch
SuperFetch is a Windows service that preloads data into memory to improve performance. It’s useful for traditional hard drives, but can actually reduce performance on an SSD. It’s best to disable SuperFetch if you’re using an SSD. To do this, open the Services window by typing “services.msc” in the Start menu search box. Then, right-click on the “SuperFetch” service and select “Properties”. Finally, set the “Startup type” to “Disabled” and click “OK”.
Disable Hibernation
Hibernation is a feature that allows you to save the state of your computer so that you can quickly resume work when you turn your computer back on. However, it can be a resource hog, so it’s best to disable it if you’re using an SSD. To do this, open the Command Prompt as an Administrator and type “powercfg.exe /hibernate off”. This will disable hibernation and free up resources.
Conclusion
Samsung SSDs are some of the most reliable and performant drives available, and optimizing them for Windows 10 is essential to get the most out of them. By checking for Samsung software, enabling AHCI mode, disabling SuperFetch and hibernation, you can ensure that your Samsung SSD is running at its best.