Windows 10 reset problem.

[guillaume.bouchard.qc]

I reinstalled windows 10 from the windows media creation tool since the default reset option didn’t work. It worked fine but somehow windows still says my hard drive still has my old data on it , even if I clicked delete all. Any tips our ideas?

 

[Kissmyne]

If the goal is to start fresh with a copy of Windows.. do another reinstall and make sure you format all the partitions on the drive.. If it is an OEM version of Windows you may need to leave partition 3(if memory serves)

 

[guillaume.bouchard.qc]

If the goal is to start fresh with a copy of Windows.. do another reinstall and make sure you format all the partitions on the drive.. If it is an OEM version of Windows you may need to leave partition 3(if memory serves)

How exactly do I format the partitions? Thanks still.

 

[Colif]

When you reinstalled windows did you do a custom install? If you didn't, it just reinstalled itself over top of the old install.

If you don't want all your data anymore, and want to start from a clear hdd, I would suggest running thw installer again and do a custom install instead - follow this guide: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1950-windows-10-clean-install.html

When you reach the screen asking for licence, click "I don't have a key" and win 10 will continue to install and reactivate once finished

On the screen where you choose where to install win 10, if it gives you an error about GPT drives, delete all the partitions on the hdd and press next.

 

[guillaume.bouchard.qc]

Thanks a lot!