The necessity of installing SanDisk-provided applications often depends on the intended use case and the specific product. While SanDisk storage devices, such as solid-state drives (SSDs) and USB flash drives, generally function without additional software upon connection to a computer, certain advanced features or management capabilities are only accessible through dedicated SanDisk utilities. For example, a user wishing to update the firmware on a SanDisk SSD or securely erase data from a flash drive might find SanDisk’s software essential.
Utilizing provided software can unlock performance enhancements, diagnostic tools, and security features that are not inherent in the operating system’s native storage management capabilities. Historically, storage device manufacturers have bundled software to differentiate their products and provide added value to the consumer. This software addresses specific needs like drive health monitoring, TRIM optimization for SSDs, and secure data wiping, often surpassing the capabilities of generic system tools.
