Windows 10 provides a simple way to make sure your computer is blanked of all personal information before giving it somebody else, so you can be sure that nothing personal is left on the computer.
Here’s how to to secure erase hard drive on Windows 10 by using Windows Reset.
Short Guide
- Hit Windows Key + I to open Settings.
- Go to Update & Security.
- Click on Recovery on the left sidebar.
- Under “Reset this PC,” click on Get started.
- Choose Remove everything. This will wipe all your files and apps. Select Remove files and clean the drive for a more thorough wipe.
Visual Step by Step Guide
- Hit Windows Key + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Update & Security.
3. Click on Recovery on the left sidebar.
4. Under “Reset this PC,” click on Get started.
5. Wait awhile.
6. Choose Remove everything. This will wipe all your files and apps.
7. Turn Data Erasure on a more thorough wipe..
8. Click Next.
9. Wait a bit.
10. Click Reset.
11. The Reset process and disk Wiping starts.
12. It may take several hours, just leave it don’t turn off.
13. Just leave it to finish.
14. It may appear to be stuck, taking a long time and just moving 1%, but just leave it to finish.
15. The computer will start to reset, once again this can take hours, just wait.
16. Then you will see Windows starting up this once again can take a while.
17. Finally you will be asked to choose your language, at this stage switch off your PC, unless you want to set it up for your reuse.
Now the drive has been wiped and Windows 10 has been reinstalled, the new owner will able to complete the installation, so just switch off and hand your PC on.
Where to Take Your Old Tech
Bring it along to one of our Repair Cafes and we will make sure it get reused.
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