How do I reset a Windows computer to a new user?

To reset your PC

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.
2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.
3. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or click Get started.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Does a factory reset delete your Microsoft account?

With regard to your question about your Microsoft account being modified or deleted from the device, yes, the account including all of your personal files will be deleted, and your settings will be reset. All apps that you installed will be removed.

How do I delete my Windows account before selling it?

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1. Press Windows + X keys and select the Control Panel.
2. Click on the User Accounts and click on the Manage another account link.
3. If prompted by UAC, click on Yes.
4. Click on a user account which you want to delete.
5. Click on the Delete the account link.

How do I wipe my laptop before selling Windows 10?

To use the “Reset This PC” feature to securely erase everything on the computer and reinstall Windows 10, use these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Update & Security.
3. Click on Recovery.
4. Under the Reset this PC section, click the Get started button.
5. Click the Remove everything button.
6. Click the Change settings option.

How do you wipe a Windows 10 computer?

You can choose to preserve just your personal files or to erase everything, depending on what you need. Go to Start > Settings > Update & security > Recovery, click Get started and select the appropriate option. Then follow the on-screen instructions to restore Windows 10 to a factory fresh state.

Does resetting PC Remove Windows?

The resetting process removes the applications and files installed on the system, then reinstalls Windows and any applications that were originally installed by your PC’s manufacturer, including trial programs and utilities.

How do you delete an administrator account on Windows 10?

How to Delete an Administrator Account in Settings

1. Click the Windows Start button. This button is located in the lower-left corner of your screen.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Then choose Accounts.
4. Select Family & other users.
5. Choose the admin account you want to delete.
6. Click on Remove.
7. Finally, select Delete account and data.