HCX, although I rarely respond to demands such as yours - the reason Microsoft released a Windows 7 Update that included Non-ESU users is because when an extra critical bug was found; Microsoft out of the goodness of their heart and mind in order for the whole computer industry not to suffer even more than it has from mal-ware such as ransomware, ad-ware, Trojans and other garbage released an update for an older operating system to everyone even though some users were non-compliant with esu. So HCX, are you one of those users who throws away their smart phone into the trash to either trash the environment or potentially open yourself up to identity theft by throwing away used electronics and no a simple wipe will not prevent others from accessing your information. You will have to accomplish 1's and 0's with the appropriate safe-guards of a DOD or an NSA Wipe to more safeguard your used electronics. I go even further than that but that is just me and not for everyone and so to each her/his own and let us give it a rest, call it a day and all take a much-needed nap where we can be refreshed and act in a more civilized manner. Thank you all for your contributions to Microsoft and your support in keeping Microsoft a great company.