Cleaning out win 10 PC

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  1. esebm
    Posts : 218
    win10 pro 64 bit
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       New #11

    If I use dban what happens to the win 10 reset? Everything wiped out?
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  3. WXC
    Posts : 13,170
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit 22H2 19045.4046
       New #12

    bro67 said:
    Just pull the hard drives since they will just eCycle the machine
    esebm said:
    What do you mean, pull the hard drives. Throw the PC away?

    Hello, esebm.

    I'm sure what @bro67 was referring to, was opening the PC and removing the hard drive.

    Personally, I have and would do the same (again), when ridding myself of an old machine. Then you have absolutely nothing to worry about, as far as any personal information.

    Simply use your discretion, what to do with the old drive. Use it yourself as a backup, or destroy it.

    I wish you luck, whatever you ultimately do.
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  4. joeandmarg0
    Posts : 1,747
    win10 home
       New #13

    dban erases everything.
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  6. TheCars
    Posts : 35
    Windows 10
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    dalchina said:
    You could:

    - clean install Win 10 completely (tutorial available)

    or
    - reset Windows (remove everything option)
    Reset Windows 10

    - and then also wipe free space to be sure.
    Four letters, DBAN. Old but gold.
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  7. dalchina
    Posts : 45,388
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       New #15

    Why quote my post to say that? I've unsubscribed as I don't want to waste my time. Thanks.
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