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How do I prepare my computer for return?
Start Menu->Settings->Update & Security -> Recovery. Under where it says “Reset this PC” click “Get Started”. When you do this it presents you with two options: Keep My Files, Remove Everything. Select the “Remove Everything” option to get rid of all your personal settings and reset it.
What should I do with my work computer before returning?
Here are some tips to thoroughly tidy up your work computer.
- clear off your desktop.
- purge your files.
- have a folder for everything you keep.
- clear your browser history and cache.
- back up all your files.
- sort out your personal files.
- erase or update saved logins.
- empty the recycle bin.
Should I factory reset my computer before returning it?
Just be sure that anything stored on the device is backed up to the cloud or elsewhere. Once the reset is performed, all the data on the device is gone forever. Always make sure that you reset the device before returning or disposing of it.
How do you clear a computer?
Wipe and reset your computer
- Open Settings and select Update & Security.
- Click the Recovery tab, then Get Started.
- Select Remove everything.
How do you wipe a computer clean?
Android
- Open Settings.
- Tap System and expand the Advanced drop-down.
- Tap Reset options.
- Tap Erase all data.
- Tap Reset Phone, enter your PIN, and select Erase Everything.
How do I clear all files from my computer?
Open the Start Menu and select Settings.
- Click Update & Security.
- Go to the left-hand side, scroll down and click on Recovery.
- From there, go to Reset this PC.
- A prompt will appear with two options, Keep My Files or Remove Everything.
- Click the Change settings option.
- Turn the Data Erasure toggle switch to on.