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1475942 2021-03-30 02:09:00 Hi
I'm wanting to clean out an unused laptop to give away. The existing user password has been lost so even creating a media tool is an issue.
Is there a quick way of doing this i.e format C: ?
Updating win 10 to get current.
thanks
cowboy stu (7021)
1475943 2021-03-30 03:03:00 Simply download the ISO / Media creation tool on another PC, create either a DVD or USB and boot from that - When it asks where to install it, delete all partitions, and it will install fresh. No need for a Licence key as it was already activated, and will re activate once online. wainuitech (129)
1475944 2021-03-30 03:49:00 ok thanks cowboy stu (7021)
1475945 2021-03-30 20:09:00 If there's any person data that must never be accessible on it, delete it & do a secure wipe of free HD space .

Not needed for most people , but theoretically, some deleted data files could be recovered , even after a wipe & re-install .
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1475946 2021-03-30 22:48:00 Yep all cleaned out ready to pass on ... thanks cowboy stu (7021)
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