Issue with resetting Windows 10

OwenWRN
Member

10-25-2016, 02:53 PM

You're selling your PC to upgrade, but the reset didn't wipe everything clean—data lingered. It worked fine until around 10% usage, then things changed. That’s unusual. Could be a hardware issue or residual files. Try a factory reset again, or consider professional help.

OwenWRN

10-25-2016, 02:53 PM #1

lupohan
Junior Member

10-25-2016, 04:50 PM

Take it easy tonight just to confirm. Windows can act strange sometimes.

lupohan

10-25-2016, 04:50 PM #2

Take it easy tonight just to confirm. Windows can act strange sometimes.

Xytrixz
Senior Member

552

10-26-2016, 12:26 PM

I'm considering the same idea, and I don't know if this is your first attempt at resetting it.

Xytrixz

10-26-2016, 12:26 PM #3

I'm considering the same idea, and I don't know if this is your first attempt at resetting it.

AlexOMontoya
Member

10-26-2016, 03:17 PM

This is my third attempt, both attempts were fast.

AlexOMontoya

10-26-2016, 03:17 PM #4

This is my third attempt, both attempts were fast.

chuchero
Member

10-28-2016, 04:27 PM

If there were any personal information stored on that computer, I’d suggest swapping out the drive and doing a fresh Windows setup. I’m pretty sure Windows 10’s reset feature doesn’t fully wipe your data, so replacing it and starting over is usually the best way. Not only does this protect your files, but it also makes the process faster and cleaner—no leftover Windows issues.

chuchero

10-28-2016, 04:27 PM #5

X_pinkie_pie_Z
Member

11-03-2016, 03:10 PM

Unless I was sharing the data with relatives or a trusted acquaintance, I’d either swap out the storage units or carry out a secure erase before starting fresh.

X_pinkie_pie_Z

11-03-2016, 03:10 PM #6

Unless I was sharing the data with relatives or a trusted acquaintance, I’d either swap out the storage units or carry out a secure erase before starting fresh.