Learn how to reinstall your personalized computer setup.
Learn how to reinstall your personalized computer setup.
You're planning to pass your built Windows 10 system to someone else while removing all data and restoring it to a clean slate. Since you want the OS to remain intact, you'll need to use a method that wipes the storage but leaves the operating system intact. Consider using a factory reset tool or a bootable USB with a recovery environment to guide Windows through the initial setup steps. This way, the computer will start fresh without deleting the OS entirely.
The Windows 10 reset process remains consistent whether you're using a custom-built PC or a prebuilt/oem system. Navigate to settings and search for the Reset option, ensuring you choose the delete data and files choice. For a more thorough fix, consider using a Windows 10 install USB to format the partitions and perform a complete fresh installation. Alternatively, you can apply the repair options on an install drive to reset the computer.