How to erase all data on laptop on windows 11?

You're looking to erase all data on laptop Windows 11, huh? No worries, I’ve got your back. I’ve messed around with this stuff before, and I’ll walk you through a pretty straightforward way to do it.

Here’s how to erase all data on laptop Windows 11:

1. Backup Anything Important
First off, if you’ve got stuff you wanna keep, back it up. Use an external drive, cloud storage, whatever works. Once you erase, it’s gone forever.

2. Go to Settings
Hit the Start menu (the Windows icon), then click on Settings (the gear icon). Or just press Win + I to open Settings super quick.

3. Navigate to Recovery
In Settings, click on System on the left, then scroll down and select Recovery.

4. Choose Reset PC
Under the “Recovery options,” you'll see Reset this PC. Click on Reset PC.

5. Pick an Option
A window pops up with options:
* Keep my files (won’t do that since you want a full erase)
* Remove everything (that’s what you want).
* Select Remove everything.

6. Clean the Drive
You’ll see options for cleaning the drive:
* Just remove my files (quicker, but less secure)
* Remove files and clean the drive (more secure, takes longer).
* Choose Remove files and clean the drive if you're serious about wiping everything.

7. Follow the Prompts
Keep clicking through the prompts. Windows might ask you to confirm that you want to reset, and then it’ll start the process. Your laptop will restart and begin wiping everything — this can take a while depending on your system.

And that’s pretty much it! Once it’s done, you’ll have a fresh, clean Windows 11 install, ready for a new start or to sell. Pro tip: If you’re planning to sell or give away your laptop, it’s better to choose the “clean the drive” option so no one can recover your stuff. TL;DR: Settings > System > Recovery > Reset this PC > Remove everything > Remove files and clean the drive > Follow instructions. Boom, done!