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How to factory reset windows 10 without password to new owner?
Hi everyone, I'm planning to sell my old Windows 10 laptop to a new owner, but I forgot the login password and can't get into the system anymore. Before selling it, I want to completely factory rese...
Secure Erase is a deep, secure method to perform a factory reset windows 10 without password on laptops with an SSD, ensuring all data is permanently erased.
How to factory reset windows 10 without password
Step 1: Download the secure erase tool from your SSD manufacturer on another computer:
- Samsung SSD: Samsung Magician
- Crucial SSD: Storage Executive
- WD/SanDisk SSD: Dashboard
Step 2: Use the tool to create a bootable USB drive.
Step 3: Boot the target laptop from the USB drive.
Step 4: Run the Secure Erase function in the tool.
Finally, once the drive has been erased, perform a clean installation of Windows 10.
This method provides a fully secure way to reset your Windows 10 laptop without needing the login password, ideal for preparing a device for resale or resolving severe system corruption.