Download the Surface IT Toolkit from the Official Microsoft Download Center . This modern toolkit includes the Data Eraser USB-Builder as a built-in feature.
This process will delete the operating system. You will need a Surface Recovery Image to reinstall Windows afterward. When to Use This Tool Microsoft Surface Data Eraser (Legacy) download microsoft surface data eraser
Install and run the or the legacy DataEraserSetup.msi . Select Build or Create USB . Download the Surface IT Toolkit from the Official
Select the architecture (x64 or ARM64) and follow the prompts to format your USB drive. Connect the USB to the powered-off Surface. download microsoft surface data eraser