Windows 10: Why do I require disk space to factory reset?

All I want to do is factory reset my Windows 10 laptop (including deleting all files), but I can't because there isn't enough disk space left. I need 4GB more and I've removed every program or file I can find, but it isn't nearly enough. My question is, why do I need more disk space to delete all my files?

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disk space reduced after media creation tool

Hi Sarah,

One of the possible reasons why your disk space was reduced is due to an unallocated disk space on your partitions. For us to isolate your concern, we suggest that you check your device's partition. To do this, follow the steps provided below:

• Type Computer Management on Ask me anything and press
  Enter.
• Select Storage and click on Disk Management.
• Send us a screenshot.

We look forward to your response.

 

Factory Reset Win 7 (without disc)

Download an ISO of the Avira AV boot CD, burn it on your own computer, and then boot from that CD on your mom's computer and run a cleanup.

Seriously, you should just download a Windows disc and format the laptop. Best and easiest course of action.

"Information:
Many Toshiba laptops come with the factory software recovery image stored in a special (hidden) area on the hard disk. From this special hidden image, you can restore your computer to its factory-fresh software condition by following these steps:

To restore the original factory software image on your computer follow these steps:

• Make sure the computer is turned off ("Shut-down" from the Windows Start menu)
• Remove any peripherals such an external mouse, keyboard, monitor, USB flash drive etc.
• Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged in and working.
• Press and hold down the 0 (zero) key on the keyboard while powering on the computer. Release it when the recovery warning screen appears.
• If the recovery process offers a choice of Operating Systems, select the appropriate one for you.
• A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
• Click Yes to continue.
• When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens select "Recovery of Factory Software" or the appropriate option for your needs.
• Continue to follow the directions restarting as necessary.

Please note that the process may vary slightly from machine to machine, that you may be asked to insert disks (multi-disk packages) and that the process may take one to two hours to complete. The recovery process will require you to restart your computer several times.

As you use the recovery process you will have several options. One of these may be to create a custom size partition. Follow the directions on screen for this and other options as prompted. When in doubt, it's usually best to accept the default, or pre-selected option."

If you are incapable, or uncomfortable with following any of the recommendations on how to restore the laptop, then I recommend you take it to your local IT guy and ask him to do it for you. Sometimes the best of us have to visit a ripoff merchant to get something fixed, or even just tested...

 

Win10: "Factory Reset", OOBE & SysPrep with backup/required files?

How do I create an image of a new Windows 10 install, with drivers and custom software, to donate/sell with a nice OOBE?

Alternatively: "Factory Resets" should be done from a local disk image of this Windows 10 - but how do I prevent Windows 10 from prompting with that "Insert Media - Windows requires files to finish resetting" prompt?

The end results I am looking for are:

• Someone to start the machine for the first time, they get OOBE and continue like normal. They end up with Windows 10 with the my custom drivers/software setup and all latest Windows 10 updates completed.
  
• Future "Reset my PC" factory reset option restores machine back to exactly the way I gave it to them with custom drivers/software and windows updates.
  

The "factory resets" will be done completely with the local disk with a hidden backup partition.

I have a few desktops and laptops I've upgraded to Windows 10 over the years. Now, I want to donate/sell them off.

As far as I know, the process starts with:

• Install Windows 10 normally
  
• Go into audit mode
  
• Install required software / windows updates
  
• Sysprep image when finished and shutdown machine
  

What is not clear is "when" or "how" to take an image of the machine, on local disk, and have it be used by Windows 10 Factory Reset option.

With Windows 7, I previously recall a way to create a local "Disk Image/Backup" that can be used to fully format and restore a machine to factory defaults. E.g., just like Dell and Gateway used to ship machines.

I am not talking about side-loading drivers of Windows media to supply with machines. These machines were all old Windows 7 and 8 machines and obviously their media is outdated (not to mention, highly customized - like the GPUs and Wireless cards I've replaced in the laptops).

Therefore, I will NOT be providing "installation media"; instead, they will get a local disk image that the exact Windows 10 upgraded version that is legal for the machine, preconfigured with the correct drivers and custom software.

"What if the SSD fails? How will they install with no media?" Well then, they can replace it and resolve it themselves. The Windows 10 activation is tied to the machine at that point.