Windows 10: Resetting a Windows 10 computer to sell

Discus and support Resetting a Windows 10 computer to sell in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have a Win10 computer that I'd like to sell. I've done the complete reset - twice to take it back as if it were new out of the box. Some people say... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by MissKathy, Jul 3, 2020.

  1. MissKathy Win User

    Resetting a Windows 10 computer to sell


    I have a Win10 computer that I'd like to sell. I've done the complete reset - twice to take it back as if it were new out of the box. Some people say that doing so isn't really secure and someone could still get stuff off the hard drive. In the past I've used WipeDrive to completely wipe a drive but I'd prefer not to have to do that as it would mean reinstalling the OS. So does the built in MS reset take the drive back to 0's and 1's? Or am I taking a risk?


    Thanks!

    :)
     
    MissKathy, Jul 3, 2020
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  2. Resetting my computer to sell

    I am trying to reset my HP Pavilion desktop computer to sell or give away. I followed the Windows 10 reset procedure, and it is trying to reset, but it is hung at 18% and hasn't moved for several hours. What should I do?
     
    RuthZekowski, Jul 3, 2020
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jul 3, 2020
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  4. Resetting a Windows 10 computer to sell

    Resetting a PC to sell on


    Am thinking of selling on my laptop - what is the best approach to getting it ready for that - should I reset the PC under the settings / options? Obviously I will not keep to choose any personal files and I will make sure our office 365 currently installed on it is uninstalled and removed before selling on. Presumably that option to 'reset this pc' will return it to how it was when I turned it on the first time having been delivered from the manufacturer?

    Once reset, what happens to the laptop which is listed under 'Devices' if I view my Microsoft account in a browser. At the moment I see my current desktop and this laptop listed under devices. Will it automatically dis-associate itself from my account and disappear from this list or will I need to remove it? We have a family account setup, so the laptop also currently shows under 'devices' my wife's account and my son's child account. Will these also disappear? Basically once sold I do not want any trace of the laptop on our Microsoft accounts. Presumably there will be no unforeseen knock on effect for our MS accounts on our desktop which will be keeping.

    Thanks,
    Wayne
     
    Scottyboy99, Jul 3, 2020
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