How to Wipe a Hard Drive Without Deleting Windows?
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How do I wipe my hard drive but keep windows?

By restoring Windows to its factory default configuration, resetting will erase all the personal data and applications on the system partition.

To get it done, go to “Settings” > “Update & Security” > “Reset this PC” > “Get started” and choose “Remove everything” or “Restore factory settings” option.

How do I wipe my hard drive without deleting Windows 10?

Windows 10 has a built-in method for wiping your PC and restoring it to an ‘as new’ state. 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.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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