If you're buying a used laptop or getting rid of your old one, you'll want to know how to factory reset it to erase all previous information and make it start like new again.

To properly factory reset your laptop, select the second option. Depending on your version of Windows, the tool may then ask if you want to 'Just remove my files' or 'Remove files and clean drive'.

Once you make your decision, your Windows 11 laptop will begin the factory reset and remove old downloads, apps, etc. You’ll just have to follow the Windows prompts to complete the process.

If you're buying a used laptop or getting rid of your old one, you'll want to know how to factory reset it to erase all previous information and make it start like new again.