Wipe Your Data Completely on Windows 10 Computer or Laptop
Before giving away or selling your Windows laptop or desktop computer, you should take some steps to ensure that your personal data is safe and secure. Back up any important files to another device or cloud storage. Deactivate and remove any licensed software from your computer. Wipe your hard drive clean by resetting your computer to its factory settings.
Resetting your Windows laptop or desktop computer is necessary before giving away or reselling it because it ensures that your personal data is completely wiped from the device. This includes your files, settings, and apps. Resetting your device removes all of your personal information and restores it to its original factory settings.
This is important because you don’t want to accidentally share any of your personal data with the new owner of the device. It’s also good practice to reset your computer when you sell or dispose of it, regardless of whether it’s a Mac or Windows PC.
To reset Windows 10 completely and wipe sensitive personal data, you can follow these steps:
Right click on start menu and go to Settings.
Click Update & Security
Click Recovery on the left side
Under the “Reset this PC” option, click “Get started”.
When the “Reset this PC” window appears, choose “Remove Everything”.
Then your computer will restart and you need to wait for completion.
This process will remove all your personal files, apps, and settings from your computer. Please note that this process is irreversible and you should back up any important files before proceeding.
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