How to Wipe a Windows Computer?

Back up any files you want to keep

Sign out of accounts and disable device encryption if needed

Open Settings

Go to System

Select Recovery

Under Reset this PC, select Reset PC

Choose Remove everything

Choose Local reinstall or Cloud download

Select Change settings if you want to fully clean the drive

Confirm the reset options

Follow the prompts to start the wipe

Wait for the process to complete

Set up Windows again or power off the computer if you are selling or donating it

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