Windows 10: Reset Windows 10 prior to selling laptop

Discus and support Reset Windows 10 prior to selling laptop in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have done a reset on my HP laptop as I am going to sell it. I don't understand at what point to 'stop' - when the setup questions start - e.g connect... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by janey6, Jul 23, 2021.

  1. JANEY6
    janey6 Win User

    Reset Windows 10 prior to selling laptop


    I have done a reset on my HP laptop as I am going to sell it. I don't understand at what point to 'stop' - when the setup questions start - e.g connect to Wifi, Language, Keyboard, etc. At what point do I just switch the laptop off ready for the buyer to set up? (Windows 10)

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    janey6, Jul 23, 2021
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  2. SCOTTYBOY99
    Scottyboy99 Win User

    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 23, 2021
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  3. STOYANSPASOV
    StoyanSpasov Win User
    Sell a Laptop with Windows 10 License.

    Hey ,

    I'd like to sell my laptop , including the Windows 10 license on It. Do you have any suggestions how to do it?
     
    StoyanSpasov, Jul 23, 2021
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  4. MOHIT GARG 91
    Mohit Garg 91 Win User

    Reset Windows 10 prior to selling laptop

    Selling Laptop with Windows 10

    Hello

    I own a aging Laptop which came with Windows 10 pre installed. I am thinking of selling the said laptop. I have selected a New Laptop with again Pre-installed Windows 10. For Obvious reasons I would be Selling the Laptop after Windows Reset. Now the buyer
    is asking if the Windows 10 will work for him too if he uses his own Microsoft Outlook ID during initial startup?

    Regard

    Mohit
     
    Mohit Garg 91, Jul 23, 2021
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