Windows 11 allows a built-in option to perform a factory reset, thus restoring the device to its original state, through which you can delete all contents and settings of the device, and this will help you. When you decide to sell or dispose of it and the process does not require many steps or experience working with personal computers where the steps are very straightforward.
Steps to factory reset Windows 11:
1- First, go to the start menu and then select the Settings app or press the Windows letter and signature buttons. I.
2- Go to System Settings from the left menu and select Restore Options from the right menu.
3- Then, through the new menu that appears to you, click on the option to return the device to its initial state and wait for the device to start.
4- When the blue screen appears when the device boots up, two options will appear in front of you, and through the first option, you can only reset the system without deleting any applications or settings.
5- To delete all files, applications, and settings, you can click on the second option, and if you are thinking of selling your device, we recommend this option.
6- After that, another page will appear asking you about the method of reinstalling the system that you want, and you can choose any method you want.
While this method removes all data, files, and settings from Windows 11, it is not enough if you are thinking of selling your device, and you can recover a lot of deleted data through a combination of advanced and paid software. Restore through this method or another method. .
Therefore, it is always a good idea to remove your hard drive and install a new hard drive instead of the one where you have stored your files, especially if there are important or sensitive files that you do not want anyone to be able to access.
You can also format your hard drive three times in a row to make sure that files from it are completely erased and no one can recover them.