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CaliforniaGolden
Jan 15, 2026Iron Contributor
How to completely wipe a pc 100% before selling it?
I heard a factory reset is not safe enough and the data can be recovered. Currently, I plan to sell my Windows 10 PC as well as a Windows 11 laptop. I am preparing to sell a personal computer and hav...
Frim1
Jan 16, 2026Copper Contributor
I wouldn't rely solely on a factory reset before selling. It's better to completely wipe the drive with a re-write or use Secure Erase to ensure that the data cannot be recovered.