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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...
Windows Recovery Drive is a convenient native solution to factory reset windows 10 to new owner with a pre-made recovery USB drive.
How to factory reset windows 10 to new owner
- Boot your device using the recovery USB drive you created earlier.
- On the recovery screen, select Troubleshoot → Reset this PC.
- Select “Remove everything” to completely erase all data from the device and begin the factory reset.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the reset.
Advantages
- Uses the official Windows recovery tool to ensure reliability
- Completely erases personal data and securely restores Windows 10 to factory settings for the new owner
This method will completely restore the system to its factory settings. It is an ideal option for users who have prepared a recovery drive and need to hand over their Windows 10 device to a new user.
Drawbacks
- Requires a pre-created recovery USB drive in advance
- Will not work if you do not have the prepared recovery media
- Permanently erases all local data on the device after reset