How-To Guide - How to Safely Prepare Your Computer for Sale or Donation - Reset Windows & Wipe Files

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This How-To Video shows the safe process to reset your PC back to factory default configuration. This process will restore Windows to "like new" condition and wipe your personal files from the computer.
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How-To Guide - How to Safely Prepare Your Computer for Sale or Donation - Reset Windows & Wipe Files
If you are selling your computer, make sure your personal files don't go with it. This process takes a few hours, but it completely and forever removes your personal files from your hard drive or solid state drive.
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@ryanzepp9185 4 года назад

This guy explains it like I'm stupid and have no idea what I'm doing which is perfect cause he's spot on 😂

@dunnoitsgelo2484 2 года назад

Haha so funny😐

@littlewigglemonster7691 2 года назад

Yup

@762prod 2 года назад

@@dunnoitsgelo2484 dad ?? Why did you leave !? Do you have the milk ??

@tiigerreyes7245 2 года назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@johnnymosquito7625 2 года назад

@@dunnoitsgelo2484 jag har onsdagen den datorn

@sandrat1738 2 года назад

Wow, finally someone who speaks slowly and methodically, instead of racing through as if we're all computer literate. I wasted literally over an hour searching around for a tutorial to learn how to sell my Windows 10 computer, before finding this one! 10 mins. later I'm good to go. Subscribed!

@TechDeals 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@steventruong85 6 месяцев назад

@@TechDeals After it wipes the pc clean will you have to reinstall windows to where you need to put in the windows key or is it ready for the next owner to put in all their info & personal information?

@lorrainedooner7587 3 года назад

I’m 80 years old and a very good presentation for this old gal. Thanks so much

@cadenringhaver3995 3 года назад

r u still alive

@Skibooty 3 года назад

@@cadenringhaver3995 chill man it’s only been 6 months

@thechallenger4095 3 года назад

@@Skibooty 😂😂😂

@jimppajamppa2563 3 года назад

@@cadenringhaver3995 bruhh

@iR6s 2 года назад

what about now

@miketaylor8521 3 года назад

Great presentation! Now my grandson will have an almost new computer to continue his virtual classes. Thanks for making the process simple and flawless.

@sry4head 7 лет назад

your videos are too gewd. So informative. No bullshit.

@ThePopTartKids 6 лет назад

Does anyone know if the method shown here in the video is essentially a Dban but with less passes over the hard drive?

@mujjuman 6 лет назад

his videos are so awsome i love his style so much

@thoamas 4 года назад

SIMP

@zaidomari5002 5 лет назад

Thank you, you know no one ever gives a honest and clear answer like you do. Step by step, no unnecessary cuts, scripted, and overall great quality!

@patriciachrosniak9917 4 года назад

I have accessed this in July 2020. I truly like the clarity of the instructor. Great video.

@NishaKumari-jr5ew 3 года назад

Sir,when we reset,the windows 10 will be uninstalled or not?

@dustin2867 3 года назад

Nisha Kumari did u find out?

@wayward4657 3 года назад

@@NishaKumari-jr5ew It won’t this video even mentioned that Windoes will be reinstalled after everything is wiped

@wayward4657 3 года назад

@@dustin2867 Above

@mikeyr7332 3 года назад

Same buddy

@user-oh3ii8nq1w 4 года назад

I like how he explains it without making me feel stupid lol 😂👌 thanks for that

@ritajames7797 3 года назад

Exactly - I felt the same - it isn't the sort of thing one can just smell, is it. LOL :-)

@dodotribune 3 года назад

Fr fr

@TotallyRadical_ 7 лет назад

am actually glad this guy is getting tons of subs lately. great content with no bs. 👌

@ImMicku 7 лет назад

IKR?!

@Hopefu11y 6 лет назад

Well said, this has quickly become my favourite channel for tech! Straightforward and to the point, can't beat it.

@theory2480 6 лет назад

Yeah! only 4 mins till the title video begins

@lobrogaming5249 5 лет назад

I'm not trying to sell it I'm trying to remove the 200+ viruses I have got in a day

@albiorix9645 5 лет назад

I think hes so low on subs because of how weird he looks

@ratkokresic 6 лет назад

Dude , great video . Anybody can understand because you explained so nicely slow and all the way to the last detail . Awesome job , i learned so much watching your videos .

@itsbuck3t 3 года назад

We need more people to teach like this guy. Thank you for the help 👍🏽

@robbysebala5389 3 года назад

Thank you for posting this easy-to-follow video! I've done this before w/ other computers both Windows-based & MacOS-based; however, it's not like buying new computers to replace older ones is something done very often due to their rising costs. This video information was an excellent, succinct review in crystal-clear language for all levels of tech folks. (And, believe me, I'm average when it comes tech knowledge & mental agility!) I particularly liked how the presentation was not given at lightning speed so one can easily take notes and/or follow along real-time on one's own computer while the video is running. Very clear and professional! Thank you very much, Tech Deals Guy! :-)

@MsTripplesix 4 года назад

You are such a professional instructor. I mean that in a positive way. Perfect and to the point tutorial. Thanks!

@adoblo735 3 года назад

Finally I can now sell my pc without the worrying about someone recovering my 'homework" folder

@General_Hetzer 3 года назад

Same

@robertoleeva985 3 года назад

Where all the dirty pics are ? Lol

@ukzerupt58 3 года назад

@@robertoleeva985 😂😂

@jhencluff 3 года назад

Mines are called 'new folder'

@portman8909 3 года назад

I just sold everything except storage. Better safe than sorry.

@taragr17 3 года назад

Thank you!! This was so helpful! I hate doing anything computer related but this video was so to the point and easy to follow that I had my laptop doing exactly what I needed it to do before I even finished watching. Much appreciated 😀

@reesemorgan2259 3 года назад

Thank you for anticipating our worries. I'm a nervous nelly and not tech-savvy, so every time I don't immediately see a response from the computer I'm supposed to see, I start panicking. I was glad when you said ( at 7.25 ) that the message "Restarting" ( or "resetting" ) might not come on immediately. A small detail, but things like that REALLY helps someone like me. Also, the fact that I can long-press the power button to switch off at the end when I see that it's back to factory settings. Believe me, I'd probably have thought about doing that, but I wouldn't have trusted my own opinion. Many of these tutorials don't mention what happens right at The End. Thanks for this, it really helped.

@darrendonovan7230 3 года назад

try reinstalling windows by disk like i do sometimes it takes several minutes for that disk to start

@mckinleycharlton5889 Год назад

The instructor did an "EXCELLENT" job of going through the steps and thoroughly explaining how to delete personal information, files, etc from my computer. Thank you very much!

@YuzKie_1222 4 года назад

3 years of watching tech deals videos always solved my questions and problems! Bless this channel! 💞🙏

@MakCardsofcourse 4 года назад

I have a cousin who is my go-to guy for all things computer related. He lives about an hour away and comes when I call. I really wanted not to bother him with this and your video did the trick! Thank you for making me feel as though I know what I am doing. You are easy to follow and give precise directions. I am happy to report a successful attempt at getting my pc ready for resale. Thank you, thank you, thank you. WIPEOUT!

@FMJ1400 Год назад

TBH even being known as the tech guy or computer guy i still use RU-vid videos to learn how to fix stuff 🤣

@idk12147 Год назад

@@FMJ1400 same lol

@danwatkins6303 3 года назад

Thank you for your help! So appreciated. No waffle, no wasted words, and now my laptop is on its way to being renewed!

@chronicmirth3423 5 лет назад

It breaks my heart that I am watching this. The sun will shine again. I will build another computer at another time.

@iRaidKtL 7 лет назад

These videos are so helpful and informative thank you

@debrada47 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I had no idea how to get things done. You made the process so easy and simple for me!😊🙏

@bensherwinbs 4 года назад

This is so informational. No filler, just great stuff.

@AtomicPin 4 года назад

I was worried I would have to bring my computer to someone to reset it. This is AMAZING

@audentish 5 лет назад

This is awesome, just what I needed. Thanks so much! :)

@shanec.rodrigo8500 4 года назад

Hey Brother! I just wanted to say Thank you so much for a clear and concise tutorial. It really helped me and took the indecision of whether to sell my PC with the hard drive or not.🙏

@johno9163 3 года назад

Exactly the video I need. I am very tech savvy but there is always a chance I missed something. This is as clear as it gets. Another top shelf video..thanks!

@seiblair43 6 лет назад

Thank you very much. I appreciate you sharing this information.

@zenrascal 6 лет назад

Your video helped with the very last step - holding the power key for 4 seconds or so to force power down at the Windows screen asking for language, Time Zone, etc. Other online guides I've seen don't mention this. Thanks very much for this useful tip. -Tim

@tickledhorse 5 лет назад

Was helpful for me also. That alone was worth the watch.

@kingfatah7476 5 лет назад

@TheWildman66 2 года назад

I didn't know about the reset feature and was very glad to learn as I want to donate a pretty good old computer. And this guys explains it like I have no idea what I'm doing, which isn't true, I'm pretty good with tech, but I still appreciated the clarity, simplicity, and repetitiveness of the presentation. Good job!

@kieranbrown1506 4 года назад

when linus is shouting and screaming content at you, i come straight to tech deals for the same answer in a calm quiet no bullshit manner. only wish id subbed years ago.

@maxmoore8123 5 лет назад

Thank you for explaining everything clearly and being extremely professional

@fdparsaify Год назад

You are terrific: very clear, step-by-step guidance, easy to follow, and most effective. Thank you!

@ambercole9442 Год назад

This was awesome thank you! It t worked exactly like you said it would. So appreciative! You went at a great speed and I love the option to pause if I need to when the computer was being slow. You’re a great teacher . Thanks again! Super helpful!!

@mister2987 Год назад

Wasted so many hours trying to follow other "reset" advice, Tech Deals made it painless! Did I mention painless? Thank you so much Tech Deals!

@shahedzaman6652 7 лет назад

Complete and clean guideline. Super like. Keep it up :)

@cocs88715 5 лет назад

So so very helpful and dummy-proof guide! Now I feel comfortable to sell my Alienware 👏👏 thank you!!

@QPT808 4 года назад

thank you for being so thorough and articulate. this was so easy to follow.

@williamhunt8313 3 года назад

easy, straightforward, so refreshing. thank you!

@KroryykDB 7 лет назад

I've been subbed since you were at 8,000 subs and all I can say is good god this channel is growing quickly. Good job, buddy. Here's to 17k more!

@HapyyTheCat 5 лет назад

This is excellent. You earned my sub

@DeAgingTechnology 2 года назад

Excellent!...simple, understood, down to the point: thank you so much!!

@toxicity791 Год назад

I love guides like this that deliver the information like it's for someone from the 1800's because frankly shits confusing and I need that level of hand holding. Needed to clean my pc because I;m giving it to my nephew, this was exactly what I needed, cheers.

@neild108 2 года назад

Thank-you! This is BY FAR the most clear and helpful explanation of the effect of the Windows reset option that I have seen, both on RU-vid and anywhere on the Internet. I would suggest that as a public service you do a re-issue, even if the content is much the same, so that people in late 2021 and 2022 will have confidence that it is up to date, and so benefit from the exceptionally useful info you have provided.

@jamelemcclenny5456 5 лет назад

Thanks. You really help me out a lot.

@embir82 Год назад

Clear, concise and to the point! Thanks!

@Steadymobbin711 Год назад

Appreciate you! Clear, concise, and efficient. You're the best!

@markov_komarov 3 года назад

December 2020 and this tutorial it's still useful :D

@Skdcl48 3 года назад

is this include SSD / Hard drive ? or only hard drive ? sorry im new

@woolyub 2 года назад

If clear uncomplicated instruction is what you're after, then this is perfect. Fantastic information. Nice job!! 👍👍👍

@TechDeals 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@lingeproductions 3 года назад

Great video. Clear and succinct with a little justified and pleasant geekiness thrown in. Thank you.

@karena.williams4945 2 года назад

The best instructions on RU-vid. Thank you!!

@flonkas 7 лет назад

This has quickly become one of my favorite youtube channels.

@EdwardDZN 5 лет назад

So you have to write in a new activation key when you come to the ”setup windows” part?

@garthwright590 2 года назад

Simple, clear, complete instructions. Thanks!

@statusgaming6076 2 года назад

Thank you so much sir! Great video! Extremely clear and straight to the point!

@159yy 6 лет назад

very helpful information, I did what you showed/said and I was able to reset a computer for donation, thank you so very much!!!

@tekkadansant3866 7 лет назад

Really helpfull I was planning to sell my laptop to buy a new one. Hope you get more subscribers.

@steveworkman1339 Год назад

Excellent, this was exactly what I was looking for. I just upgraded the family computer for Christmas and was wondering how to clean my hard drive before I recycled my 8-year-old PC. Now I can make a clean exit! Thank You!

@monoking29 4 года назад

You are truly the best, always check all my questions. Im not a newbie but im not a pro either so there are details that people forget to say in tutorials, but not you. So thank you so much, because of ypu now I can sell my old PC and with your guides I built my current PC.

@ayoo_wassup Год назад

Yeah im the same way. Sometimes I just forget the difference between two of the options. Or I just can't remember one specific step of something I'm trying to do again You think you know it until you go to do it and then you're like 50% sure lol.

@jackinat0r114 7 лет назад

17k! soon you'll be at 100k!

@TechDeals 7 лет назад

I sure hope so! That would be cool! :)

@JonasGodwin 7 лет назад

Im watching this video and he just hit 100 thousand subs

@simpl5049 7 лет назад

well well well!!!

@jugostran 7 лет назад

What is that PC?It says MSI but IDK.Can you give me specs or manufacturer?

@rustyfilms8689 7 лет назад

annnnnnnd 100k

@markeh 3 года назад

Thanks a lot, I am donating a computer for my friend that needs one!

@Blackadar56 Год назад

This is exactly what i was looking for. I knew that deleted files still exist until they are overwritten but i wasn't sure how to go about wiping the drive. This process is perfect. Thank yoy!!

@MattyCorcoran 4 года назад

Thanks my dude. Giving my old gaming pc to my cousin for X-mas and wanted to know how to do this!

@Itchicoo-Park 5 лет назад

Being an elderly computer dinosaur, I found this tutorial so informative and helpful...... I can now wipe my laptop before donating it to charity.Thank you so much 👍

@ramkumarsharma9849 4 года назад

Jhg

@LucaOll312 3 года назад

ok keith armando

@KandeShack 5 лет назад

You just saved me $100 at Best Buy to do this. Thank you!

@jeezosdude867 4 года назад

Saved the manager some time karen

@mikemarti2073 4 года назад

This video is exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you!!

@abtin_azizi 4 года назад

I almost knew every thing just wanted to make sure but your video had a very good energy to it. Thanks❤️

@sofiawang7312 4 года назад

Hi I just stumbled upon this video, very informative! I do have one question though, my PC came with windows 8 when purchased and was later on upgraded to windows 10. If I were to reset the PC by wiping everything, when all done, does it come back with windows 8? Or 10? Thank you!!

@kingloki1650 3 года назад

i want to know the same thing LMAO, except my computer is windows 7 upgraded from windows vista

@angelinacabrera5576 7 лет назад

6:27 Hey man!!! lol. I want my information secure!

@richsmith9063 4 года назад

Excellent as always ! Thanks !

@nikiprosperi9555 8 месяцев назад

Bravo! Finally someone who explains slowly to be able to understand! Thank you.😊

@husainsadika 5 лет назад

I have just one concern, When i bought this laptop it had windows 8 installed, There had been a time that microsoft was selling windows 10 for free right? So if I reset will it be Windows 8 or 10? What if the error occurs and i dont have the registered windows 10. What should i do?

@student1621 6 лет назад

I have two ancient PCs that I'm sure nobody would want, but the cases, keyboards, and maybe some interior components would be useful to somebody. I was thinking about removing the hard drives and the mother boards before placing the computers on the recycle electronics pile at our recycling center. Would that work to keep my personal data from being passed on or do I need to do more?

@techtipsac9423 5 лет назад

donate it to me, 😉😉 I badly need laptop for my studies

@BuckNasty9475 6 месяцев назад

Brilliant! Thank you for taking the time to post this!

@frans446 Год назад

Thank you very much, Tech Deals!

@airstriker00 4 года назад

Hi, I have a question, when i bought the computer it didnt come with windows, i install it myself. I want to format the PC the same way, without the windows installation auto start, can you tell me how can i do that ? I already try everything. I want the Pc just start to the bios, without even a windows installation

@crazymonkey60123 4 года назад

Mash the delete key when it starts up 😂

@xXFr3cXiGamingXx 5 лет назад

This was exactly the video I needed, sorry for my cringy ass name. On my brothers computer

@Hope_hope2028 4 года назад

Hi, I was watching maybe 10 or more videos to know how to prepare my laptop for selling, your tutoring was the best, very simple and informative, I’m in the waiting time now , thanks so very much, I’ll update you with my final results.

@Runatyr 2 года назад

Seems like a well thought out video. Everything is shown clearly, and easily understood. Great video!

@rost5821 2 года назад

For some reason it says “ How would you like to reinstall windows?” Locals or cloud Can you pls tell me which one?

@geraldoconnor7212 5 лет назад

Very informative. Well done except it is somewhat repetitive. Otherwise, a very worthwhile presentation.

@waris6755 5 лет назад

so when you wipe the drive and its done when you are setting it up again do you need a new windows activation code?

@Greavence420 5 лет назад

@Reciful Raven that didnt answer his question and now i have the same one, Does doing this require a new installation of windows 10, Like say for example i bought the computer, it was fresh win 10, im selling it now, going to whipe, do i need the key from when i bought the computer? (second hand purchase, no key beyond what windows can tell me)

@Ashley18Baby 4 года назад

I am very dumb when it comes to computers, I'm donating my old laptop to a new family and had no idea how to wipe it clean, this video was fantastic, followed along perfectly, was able to understand the directions and it was straight forward, thanks for the help!

@rickadamson550 5 месяцев назад

Wonderful; thank you! I wish I watched this last night before I deleted files; uninstalled programs, etc. Now I know. Thanks very much.

@jaydon4557 5 лет назад

I'm so scared on my old Laptop (My HP one) I tried do this when it was done it came up with "Non-System disk or disk error replace and strike any key when ready" (It had like a place for DVD's) my new one has got a place for DVD's so I don't know what to do..

@tristanwhite8757 4 года назад

Sounds like it’s giving you and option to write your old data onto a disk so you can keep it or so that you can install a new os using a disk. Don’t take my word though and do some research on it since I’m a Linux user.

@Doofie7777 4 года назад

9:30 did this dude just have a mini stroke?

@rileyqueenan7388 4 года назад

His ping went up

@ryanzepp9185 4 года назад

Windows failed to load

@rootpill 4 года назад

probably just forgot what he was gonna say

@NishaKumari-jr5ew 3 года назад

When we reset,the windows 10 will be uninstalled or not?

@railpressureflip 3 года назад

@@NishaKumari-jr5ew Hi ma'am can you please tell me how to install MacOS on my samsung galaxy 3? pls replyyyyy........................................................ :))))))))))))))) !!!!

@TheOriginalSageNations 2 года назад

I remember watching your videos 5 6 years ago and I somehow came back to them today. I don't even remember how to build a PC now even if I have done it a couple times in last 5 6 years.

@This_Is_Acting 2 года назад

Dang! This video was posted 5 years ago and still HELPFUL. I loved how he explain In everything In details which was awesome 👏! Thank you. New subscriber here! ✋🏼

@e1337prodigy 4 года назад

3:13 ahh I have windows 7. Hence why I am getting a new pc (soon), but I assume I can just reformat drives? Edit: When is starts to Windows again, isn't that Windows registered to you though?

@blackjack730 4 года назад

I did this but it stops at 4% saying “there was a problem resetting your computer. No files have been removed” what can I do?

@kristinareed2156 3 года назад

same here

@shaerymahnoor3805 3 года назад

Same prblm

@pubgameshighlights9921 3 года назад

You Can Do it Again

@kingpon5950 4 года назад

Big help w/ clear, easy instructions!

@eilaballard5364 3 года назад

Fantastic! Very easy to understand instructions. Thank you!

@ArvindRao33455 7 лет назад

WILL I LOSE MY PRODUCT KEY INFO

@MILITARYMIND281 5 лет назад

Arvind P no you will not. Your product key is registered through written within the the motherboard and they something almost completely different. You’ll be okay

@Oalmax 7 лет назад

Friendly reminder, this only works for windows 8 and 10.

@drjimbarnes 6 лет назад

durrrr

@harbinger4111 6 лет назад

Dang it! Are you telling me that I’m not going to be able to sell my 10-year-old computer with windows XP on it?

@LowQualityCheese 6 лет назад

Crap. Looks like I need to smash, bash, drill and blow up my hard drives.

@WellBeSerious12 5 лет назад

Dave Anderson: Use DBAN on USB or CD with many passes. Will take long, but will be safer. Or sell the PC without the storage drive, compact or sledgehammer it, and you're good to go.

@JoseMoreno-xl9ci 5 лет назад

almost 400k

@hanukah60 2 года назад

Very good, solid explanation, thank you! Professional, clear and useful.

@159yy 2 года назад

This video is excellent, very good instructions and explanations on what to do and why to do it. I knew I would need this video again so I'm so happy that I subscribed and, also, bookmarked this video. I needed to reset, total data erasure, a laptop so I'm back! I followed your instructions and the reset on the laptop worked beautifully! Thank you ever so much for this excellent video! You've helped me out tremendously! I have peace of mind! Again, thank you ever so much!!!

@barra5291 7 лет назад

If i am donating my machine, i would like the new user to already have the drivers installed. Is this possible after the wipe or will i have to install the drivers before them?

@leecason9468 7 лет назад

Barra same I don't want to remove the audio drivers and nvidia graphics drivers

@deathraydave 6 лет назад

How would I do it but remove my windows key

@kylesaunders5889 5 лет назад

Wipe your hard drive or ssd using the software provided by the manufacturer.

@eddiec4536 3 месяца назад

Excellent teaching. I needed to do this as I am giving away my old PC and was worried about information on the drive. Thank you for this great tutorial.