Windows 10: I need to reset my computer before giving it away.

Discus and support I need to reset my computer before giving it away. in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I removed all of my files and the ran CCleaner to wipe the free spaces with 7 over-writes. I have tried resetting my computer 2 times and on the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by rbt55, Apr 5, 2020.

  1. rbt55 Win User

    I need to reset my computer before giving it away.


    I removed all of my files and the ran CCleaner to wipe the free spaces with 7 over-writes. I have tried resetting my computer 2 times and on the restart I get a message the reset failed and no changes were made to the computer. I still have windows and the Edge browser, but have eliminated everything else except my wireless mouse and keyboard.

    :)
     
    rbt55, Apr 5, 2020
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  2. swat354 Win User

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    Thank you john for all of your help i decided to get the usb my computer came with and factory reset it i didnt have anything that personal or valueable so its ok thanks for the help though i appreciate it
     
    swat354, Apr 5, 2020
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  3. meebers Win User
    Supported phones for Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview


    Your list confirms my phone is eligible, Lumia 521. The windows Insider App fails after ~ 15 seconds, restores data and gives me error 80073cf9. I trouble shot this and went thru all the steps mentioned on several websites including MS without any luck. Short of a hard reset, this is where I am now. Suggestions appreciated.
     
    meebers, Apr 5, 2020
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  4. taward Win User

    I need to reset my computer before giving it away.

    One computer cannot access other network computers.


    So I've tried every troubleshooting step I know:
    • Double checked that Net Bios was enabled
    • Ran a bunch of network commands:
      • flushed DNS
      • registered dns
      • pinged and located the named computers successfully
    • Reset my router to factory settings

    Nothing works when I try to access via explorer. I'm still baffled by the fact that every other computer can access each other AND access this computer. It's just the outgoing connection from this machine that doesn't work.

    Any thoughts?
     
    taward, Apr 5, 2020
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