[SOLVED] How do I erase all the data from my Hard Drive?

[ramosposa]

Hey! I'm going to buy a new pc, but I'm keeping my Hard Drive. I wanted to know how to erase everything, like drivers and stuff, so that I don't have any problems with my new pc.
Thanks!

 

[USAFRet]

Hey! I'm going to buy a new pc, but I'm keeping my Hard Drive. I wanted to know how to erase everything, like drivers and stuff, so that I don't have any problems with my new pc.
Thanks!

What OS is it?
Where did it come from originally?

If Win 10, are you planning to possibly transfer the license, or are you buying a new license for your new system?

 

[USAFRet]

Assuming WIndows 10:

For the OS activation, read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/windows-build-1607-and-activation.2786960/


Then, for the actual installation in the new system:

How To - Windows 10 clean install tutorial If you are looking for the Windows 11 Clean install tutorial, you can find that here: Windows 11 Clean install tutorial (Click here) Otherwise, welcome to the Windows 10 Clean install tutorial This tutorial is intended to help you, step by step, to perform a clean install of Windows... forums.tomshardware.com

 

[ramosposa]

What OS is it?
Where did it come from originally?

If Win 10, are you planning to possibly transfer the license, or are you buying a new license for your new system?

I have windows 10 home, and I have a digital license connected to my Microsoft account for it.

 

[ramosposa]

Assuming WIndows 10:

For the OS activation, read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/windows-build-1607-and-activation.2786960/


Then, for the actual installation in the new system:

How To - Windows 10 clean install tutorial If you are looking for the Windows 11 Clean install tutorial, you can find that here: Windows 11 Clean install tutorial (Click here) Otherwise, welcome to the Windows 10 Clean install tutorial This tutorial is intended to help you, step by step, to perform a clean install of Windows... forums.tomshardware.com

Thanks! This is also useful, but i want to know how to delete all the drivers and stuff, so that it's like new

 

[AllanGH]

If you're using windows, this is probably the path of least resistance:
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-wipe-a-hard-drive-2624527

 

[ramosposa]

If you're using windows, this is probably the path of least resistance:
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-wipe-a-hard-drive-2624527

Thank you!