Windows 10: Passing on used PC to new owner

Discus and support Passing on used PC to new owner in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Windows 10 Version 20H2 PC: I wish to pass on my PC, when I get my new one, to a new owner. The new owner in question is my dear lady wife! I do not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by PeterAstle, Nov 8, 2020.

  1. Passing on used PC to new owner


    Windows 10 Version 20H2 PC:

    I wish to pass on my PC, when I get my new one, to a new owner.
    The new owner in question is my dear lady wife!
    I do not wish to remove anything but my own persononal files.
    There are no security issues.
    I want to retain all the currently installed software.
    She needs to be able to sign in using her own Microsoft Account (which she aldready has.)
    What is the way to proceed?
    Do I create a new account for her on the PC then remove my own?

    Thank you in advance for any useful suggestions.

    :)
     
    PeterAstle, Nov 8, 2020
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  2. Unknown User as Owner

    Hi Bree, thanks for stepping up to address this issue.
    As far as I know my External Drive has only been used on my PC.

    I could try to implement your suggestion and take Ownership of those Folders.
    The "Take Ownership" link is present in my right click menu, but I'm currently logged in with my Microsoft account, so perhaps it would be better if I went Properties --> Security --> Advanced & set the Owner to Administrators, no?!

    Although my mind is bugged with a new question now.
    If I change the Owner & later on I have to restore a backup (Acronis on a CD) won't I encounter problems then?
     
    witten1972, Nov 8, 2020
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  3. Unable to access HP Simple Pass to Sign-in to the computer on Windows 10

    Hi Jerome,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

    I understand your concern about accessing HP simple pass after upgrading to Windows 10. We will help you with this issue.

    • Do let us know the make and model of your computer?
    • Have you installed HP simple pass software on your computer?

    Try the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to download the latest HP Simple Pass software from the manufacturer's website install it and check if it helps.

    Step 2: If you have already installed the software, I suggest you to re-install it and check if the issue persists.

    Follow the steps to Access Recovery Manager:

    • Press Start button from the keyboard, type Recover Manager.
    • Select Recovery Manager from the list when it becomes available. Allow the action to continue, if prompted. The
      HP Recovery Manager opens.
    • Click Software program re-installation, Next , select
      HP SimplePass for the listing and then follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall application

    Hope it helps. Try the above and get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Nov 8, 2020
    #3
  4. Sasqui Win User

    Passing on used PC to new owner

    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Nov 8, 2020
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