Back up any files you want to keep
Sign out of accounts and deactivate software licenses
Create a bootable USB or use the operating system reset tool
Boot from the USB or open the reset/recovery menu
Choose the option to erase, reset, or reinstall the operating system
Select the drive you want to wipe
Use the full format, secure erase, or disk wipe option if available
Confirm the deletion when prompted
Wait for the process to complete
Reinstall the operating system if needed
Verify the drive is empty before reuse or disposal