If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

1)Use the Windows USB/DVD download tool to get a fresh iso form Microsoft, stick it n usb or dvd, 2) boot off whatever you created before 3) Skip putting in a key for now 4) when windows asks for it, ...

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