Windows 10: returning laptop need to clear personal info.....how to do it?

Discus and support returning laptop need to clear personal info.....how to do it? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am returning my laptop so I need to clear my personal info...I've deleted my photos & music & emails...I think I just need to clear my log-in photo &... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Safe & Well, Apr 21, 2020.

  1. SAFE & WELL
    Safe & Well Win User

    returning laptop need to clear personal info.....how to do it?


    I am returning my laptop so I need to clear my personal info...I've deleted my photos & music & emails...I think I just need to clear my log-in photo & password ?

    :)
     
    Safe & Well, Apr 21, 2020
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  2. GREGYURKON
    gregyurkon Win User

    Clear Pagefile on Shutdown


    I've been looking into clearing the pagefile, and I found the following steps at a somewhat dated webpage:
    1. In the registry editor, navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management
    2. Set ClearPageFileAtShutdown to the REG_DWORD value of 1.
    3. Restart Windows.
    I'm just wondering whether those steps are still valid, and, if so, does clearing the pagefile work as advertised?
     
    gregyurkon, Apr 21, 2020
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  3. THEONEDUB
    theonedub Win User
    GPUz Incorrect Info GF117

    I've got the GT620M in a Zenbook and the newest version of GPUz has it listed as a 40nm part whereas all other info on the web suggests its 28nm. Can you investigate, W1z?

    Thanks
     
    theonedub, Apr 21, 2020
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  4. N-STER
    n-ster Win User

    returning laptop need to clear personal info.....how to do it?

    n-ster, Apr 21, 2020
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