Follow these steps to delete data:
- Open the Start Menu and choose Settings.
- Select Update & Security from the drop-down menu.
- Scroll down and click on Recovery on the left-hand side.
- Go to Reset this PC from there. Click Get Started if you wish to restore your laptop's factory default settings.
- Keep My Files or Remove Everything will show as alternatives in a popup. Choosing Remove Everything will erase all data from your device and ready it for sale or recycling. Keep My Files will keep your data safe.
- Select Change settings from the drop-down menu.
- Toggle on the Data Erasure toggle switch
- Confirm by clicking the button.
- 'Remove files and clear the disc,' a popup will appear. This may take several hours, but it will make file recovery more difficult.' Next should be selected.
- Reset the computer by pressing the Reset button. This will remove all personal files and user accounts on the PC, any changes made to settings, and all apps and games.
