README.md
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description: "IODD TRIM Tool is a universal Windows utility designed to improve SSD write speeds and lifespan for any external USB drive. It supports BOT, UASP, Full Device, and Free Space TRIM operations."
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# π§Ή IODD TRIM Tool
**Platform**: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
**License**: Freeware
## 1. Overview
The **IODD TRIM Tool** is a Windows-exclusive application designed to send TRIM commands to **external SSDs connected via a USB-SATA bridge**.
While Windows automatically performs TRIM on internal SATA/NVMe SSDs, it often fails to do so for external USB SSDs. This tool resolves that issue, helping to maintain write performance, extend SSD lifespan, and ensure consistent response times.
> **Universal Compatibility**: This tool is **not limited to IODD products**. It supports **all external USB SSDs** from any manufacturer, provided the USB bridge supports ATA Pass-Through or SCSI UNMAP.
## 2. Key Features
* **3-Step TRIM Strategy**: Automatic fallback routing from `DSM TRIM` β `SCSI UNMAP` β `ATA Pass-Through` to ensure maximum compatibility.
* **BOT/UASP Support**: Fully supports both Bulk-Only Transport (BOT) and USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP).
* **Flexible TRIM Modes**:
* **Full Device TRIM**: Completely wipes the SSD. *(Warning: ALL data will be permanently deleted!)*
* **Free Space Only TRIM**: Performs TRIM only on empty space, keeping your existing files perfectly safe.
* **Real Test & Speed Chart**: Verifies if TRIM is actually working by performing a file write/delete/verify sequence. It records write speeds at 2-second intervals and plots them on a time-series chart.
* **Drive Inspection**: Provides detailed information on disk partitions, volumes, cluster sizes, and free space fragmentation.
* **Multilingual Support**: Supports 8 languages (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, German, French, Russian).
## 3. System Requirements
* **OS**: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
* **Privileges**: **Administrator privileges required** (Crucial for sending SCSI Pass-Through commands directly to the disk).
* **Connection**: Any SSD connected via a USB-SATA bridge.
## 4. VirusTotal Scan Result
All official releases are scanned with VirusTotal to ensure they are free of malware. You can verify the file hashes and scan reports using the links below.
| Version | File Name | Scan Date | Detection | SHA-256 Hash |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **v0.2.0.8** | `iodd_trim_tool-0.2.0.8.zip` | 2026-04-28 | β
`0/66` | [`d925d5...27ba4a`](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/d925d54aeef68949941caa9ae9079dd8f1438449f22260a4d95f52b00727ba4a) |
| **v0.2.0.6** | `iodd_trim_tool-0.2.0.6.zip` | 2026-03-21 | β
`0/69` | [`30af83...fb35f0`](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/30af8305e261ce98edf7b05f3cf166058e8b6e5716366beecf49ba6a45fb35f0) |
| **v0.2.0.4** | `iodd_trim_tool-0.2.0.4.zip` | 2026-03-10 | β
`0/67` | [`07ecb1...cae191`](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/07ecb130c7725c2706ec7c8ad722908273360197417c97c843086ac2bacae191) |
> **Note:** Click the abbreviated SHA-256 hash link to view the full detailed report on VirusTotal.
## 5. Contact & Support
If you have any questions, encounter issues, or need further assistance with the IODD TRIM Tool, please reach out to:
* **Email**: [kbs@iodd.kr](mailto:kbs@iodd.kr)