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How-To Guide - How to Safely Prepare Your Computer for Sale or Donation - Reset Windows & Wipe Files
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- Опубліковано 14 вер 2016
- 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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How-To Guide - How to Safely Prepare Your Computer for Sale or Donation - Reset Windows & Wipe Files
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This guy explains it like I'm stupid and have no idea what I'm doing which is perfect cause he's spot on 😂
Haha so funny😐
Yup
@@dunnoitsgelo2484 dad ?? Why did you leave !? Do you have the milk ??
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@@dunnoitsgelo2484 jag har onsdagen den datorn
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!
Glad it helped!
@@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?
I’m 80 years old and a very good presentation for this old gal. Thanks so much
r u still alive
@@cadenringhaver3995 chill man it’s only been 6 months
@@Skibooty 😂😂😂
@@cadenringhaver3995 bruhh
what about now
Great presentation! Now my grandson will have an almost new computer to continue his virtual classes. Thanks for making the process simple and flawless.
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!
I have accessed this in July 2020. I truly like the clarity of the instructor. Great video.
Sir,when we reset,the windows 10 will be uninstalled or not?
Nisha Kumari did u find out?
@@NishaKumari-jr5ew It won’t this video even mentioned that Windoes will be reinstalled after everything is wiped
@@dustin2867 Above
Same buddy
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!
TBH even being known as the tech guy or computer guy i still use UA-cam videos to learn how to fix stuff 🤣
@@FMJ1400 same lol
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.
try reinstalling windows by disk like i do sometimes it takes several minutes for that disk to start
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 .
am actually glad this guy is getting tons of subs lately. great content with no bs. 👌
IKR?!
Well said, this has quickly become my favourite channel for tech! Straightforward and to the point, can't beat it.
Yeah! only 4 mins till the title video begins
I'm not trying to sell it I'm trying to remove the 200+ viruses I have got in a day
I think hes so low on subs because of how weird he looks
I like how he explains it without making me feel stupid lol 😂👌 thanks for that
Exactly - I felt the same - it isn't the sort of thing one can just smell, is it. LOL :-)
Finally I can now sell my pc without the worrying about someone recovering my 'homework" folder
Same
Where all the dirty pics are ? Lol
@@robertoleeva985 😂😂
Mines are called 'new folder'
I just sold everything except storage. Better safe than sorry.
your videos are too gewd. So informative. No bullshit.
Does anyone know if the method shown here in the video is essentially a Dban but with less passes over the hard drive?
his videos are so awsome i love his style so much
SIMP
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!
We need more people to teach like this guy. Thank you for the help 👍🏽
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.
You are such a professional instructor. I mean that in a positive way. Perfect and to the point tutorial. Thanks!
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
Was helpful for me also. That alone was worth the watch.
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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!
Wonderful; thank you! I wish I watched this last night before I deleted files; uninstalled programs, etc. Now I know. Thanks very much.
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! :-)
I was worried I would have to bring my computer to someone to reset it. This is AMAZING
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.
YaY, so happy to have watched. So much easier than calling a person that you're unable to understand, and most of the conversation goes like "would you like to give me permission to access your computer?". "Please click the yes button". 🙃
It breaks my heart that I am watching this. The sun will shine again. I will build another computer at another time.
3 years of watching tech deals videos always solved my questions and problems! Bless this channel! 💞🙏
I dont know if u will see this now, but THANK YOU soooo much for this video!!! I am a 61 year old who back when wud be up for a challenge but not these things with computers frustrates me. Your video made the go to's better minus the aggravation. 😉
Once again thank you so much!!
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.
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 👍
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So so very helpful and dummy-proof guide! Now I feel comfortable to sell my Alienware 👏👏 thank you!!
Excellent video.Now I know what I have to do to do away with worries when I sell my computer.
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!!
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.🙏
very helpful information, I did what you showed/said and I was able to reset a computer for donation, thank you so very much!!!
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!
Worked for me first time. Simple and clear. Thanks
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 😀
You are terrific: very clear, step-by-step guidance, easy to follow, and most effective. Thank you!
I have to recycle my laptop tomorrow. Just did the process and its all set. I am so much at ease that all my data cannot be recovered by the new owner. Thank you so much Sir. Happy 2024 🎉
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!
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 UA-cam 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.
December 2020 and this tutorial it's still useful :D
is this include SSD / Hard drive ? or only hard drive ? sorry im new
I started PC gaming 5 ish years ago now and I actually bought the computer he is using in this video on his recommendation. Over the years I upgraded that computer until the only original part left was the case. Last year I switched to a Corsair case which is nice but now the only thing that remains from that Cyberpower prebuilt is the Windows 10 key. Today I am selling my computer as I don't really use it anymore (hence why I'm watching this video). It was a fun time being a PC gaming bro but I will now bow out. See ya later PC Master Race, I'm sure I'll be back again someday!
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!
So you have to write in a new activation key when you come to the ”setup windows” part?
If clear uncomplicated instruction is what you're after, then this is perfect. Fantastic information. Nice job!! 👍👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
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.
Thank you for your help! So appreciated. No waffle, no wasted words, and now my laptop is on its way to being renewed!
Thank you for explaining everything clearly and being extremely professional
Thank you so much! I had no idea how to get things done. You made the process so easy and simple for me!😊🙏
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.
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.
Thanks my dude. Giving my old gaming pc to my cousin for X-mas and wanted to know how to do this!
17k! soon you'll be at 100k!
I sure hope so! That would be cool! :)
Im watching this video and he just hit 100 thousand subs
well well well!!!
What is that PC?It says MSI but IDK.Can you give me specs or manufacturer?
annnnnnnd 100k
These videos are so helpful and informative thank you
Thank you sooo much, I was going to take my old laptop to someone to get it wiped but thanks to your instructions I was able to do it, once again thank you.
Excellent presentation my friend, im going to sell my laptop but didn’t know how to reinstall windows 10 and destroy all my personal information in the process, thanks a million
Complete and clean guideline. Super like. Keep it up :)
This has quickly become one of my favorite youtube channels.
Extremely useful information here. Another tip is to disconnect your lan cable before starting or you will be forced to create a Microsoft account.
Great video, I am ready to try this. A local computer repair store wants $130 to do this, so thank you for telling me in such clear language how to do it for free!
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!
This is awesome, just what I needed. Thanks so much! :)
Excellent tutorial. You can skip the intro and jump to relevant info starting at 2:48, because if you want to wipe your drive, you already know how important it is to do that.
This is so informational. No filler, just great stuff.
Thanks a lot, I am donating a computer for my friend that needs one!
You just saved me $100 at Best Buy to do this. Thank you!
Saved the manager some time karen
You answered the question that every other UA-cam video (that I watched) completely overlooked!! ----> When the re-install is finished, "when is the PC ready for re-sale"? Skip to the video ~8:20 for the answer..
Great video! Tip: if you have already done this, just ignore. I suggest you fill the screen with the steps next time. It's hard to tell what you mean by referencing a screen on the left that is only about a quarter of the entire screen. Also, you point to the viewer's left when suggesting that we subscribe....but the button is on the right from our vantage point. BTW, I definitely subscribed because the content is clear and helpful. Thanks again!
6:27 Hey man!!! lol. I want my information secure!
Really helpfull I was planning to sell my laptop to buy a new one. Hope you get more subscribers.
this guys great! he talks simple and slow which is just what I need for myself (someone who sucks with computers)
The best instructions on UA-cam. Thank you!!
9:30 did this dude just have a mini stroke?
His ping went up
Windows failed to load
probably just forgot what he was gonna say
When we reset,the windows 10 will be uninstalled or not?
@@NishaKumari-jr5ew Hi ma'am can you please tell me how to install MacOS on my samsung galaxy 3? pls replyyyyy........................................................ :))))))))))))))) !!!!
Thank you very much. I appreciate you sharing this information.
thank you for sharing this video i have to return a computer back to the store it started acting up im not keeping it . im returning it thank goodness for your video simple an easy thank you thank you now i can return it an not worry someone else is going to have my personal info
Bravo! Finally someone who explains slowly to be able to understand! Thank you.😊
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!!
i want to know the same thing LMAO, except my computer is windows 7 upgraded from windows vista
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?
same here
Same prblm
You Can Do it Again
4 years after and it still makes sense
Ikr nice I’m from the past
I did it and it worked for me. I'm really not computer savvy and the short version is what I am using now. Thank You
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?
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?
donate it to me, 😉😉 I badly need laptop for my studies
Thank you...came across this and was very helpful for my mom's computer getting to donate and get her new computer. 👌👍👍
How long will it take for this to completely reset? I might’ve missed the first 4 times he said it😂😂 great video. Thanks for the info!
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
Mash the delete key when it starts up 😂
WILL I LOSE MY PRODUCT KEY INFO
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
Bravo! I'm watching this in late 2023. The info is still relevant. Thank you so much!
5-22-2022
I love how you're speaking 🗣️ as I'm 2yrs old slowly, perfectly well done. Doing it now
Thanks. You really help me out a lot.
This is excellent. You earned my sub
thanks,, i come back to your video every time i get a new laptop. to clear my old laptop. thanks again!
Glad to help!
Explains that you can simply turn it off when it finishes reinstalling Windows and presents the language screen. That was a key piece of info for me :)
Very informative. Well done except it is somewhat repetitive. Otherwise, a very worthwhile presentation.
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?
"" This guy explains it like I'm stupid and have no idea what I'm doing which is perfect cause he's spot on 😂" Yes the most amazing and well-explaining person across the UA-cam.
Wait do you know what to choose when it says How would you like to reinstall windows? Because this didn’t pop up in the tutorial
@@spxralx5650 local installs the version u already have or cloud user WiFi and downloads latest version if u already have the latest itlll take same time
Well done!!!! Slow but not to slow that I want you to just stop. By far U are the only one that explains it to the point you make me feel smart. THANKS for your patience and understanding of people like me who need to be taught Kindergarten style. Thumbs up 👍🏼👍🏼
This was exactly the video I needed, sorry for my cringy ass name. On my brothers computer
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.
I thank this man for explaining carefully how to reset my computer in order to give it away.
So om Selling my pc, does this Mean the New owner gets my Windows license key or does he have to buy a key? Plz answer fast
doesn't need a new key, your old one will still be activated
I'm no expert but the windows license key gets stored on the motherboard inside the computer, it will work for him because he now would own the device with the windows key you originally bought it with. So you MIGHT have to buy a new windows key for your own computer (if you don't get a key with the computer purchase) so then the key gets registered to that device. BASICALLY when you sell the computer you ALSO sell the key.