Wiping Pc Problem - Topic

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Jan 6 2017 07:38am

trying to wipe my hdd clean to put os on SSD.

-windows 10 is up to date
-no cd-rom
-windows 10 is on a usb
-when i click factory reset its just saying there was a problem with resetting my pc.
-tried the hold shift+click restart and troubleshoot menu and still same problem.

completely clueless.......

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Jan 6 2017 08:04am

If you're looking to completely wipe it, I'd suggest using dban for that.

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Jan 6 2017 08:33am

Just temporarily unhook the HDD from the computer, then install Windows 10 on the SSD. Then rehook the hard drive to the computer and you can use even...CCleaner (free) to wipe the HDD.

/e DBAN will also work. The reason we unhook the hard drive before installing Win 10 on the SSD, is because we ....can.

This will make both the install of Win 10 to the SSD and the wiping of the hard drive after the Win 10 install a LOT easier.

This post was edited by Ghot on Jan 6 2017 08:36am

Rikuo

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Jan 6 2017 10:33am

People always make this so complicated....

Run the installer from the usb -> Use the disk manager to wipe all hard drives you want wiped -> install OS on ssd -> ?????? -> profit

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Jan 6 2017 04:44pm

Quote (Rikuo @ Jan 6 2017 11:33am)

People always make this so complicated....

Run the installer from the usb -> Use the disk manager to wipe all hard drives you want wiped -> install OS on ssd -> ?????? -> profit

I don't believe Win 10 can do ...WIPE.

I think it can o0nly delete partitions and format. Not sure though.

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Jan 6 2017 05:15pm

Quote (Ghot @ Jan 6 2017 02:44pm)

I don't believe Win 10 can do ...WIPE.

I think it can o0nly delete partitions and format. Not sure though.

All hes trying to do is a fresh install on his ssd and delete his hdd. Format would be fine.

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Jan 6 2017 05:20pm

Quote (Rikuo @ Jan 6 2017 05:15pm)

All hes trying to do is a fresh install on his ssd and delete his hdd. Format would be fine.

This

Ghot

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Jan 6 2017 05:26pm

Quote (Rikuo @ Jan 6 2017 06:15pm)

All hes trying to do is a fresh install on his ssd and delete his hdd. Format would be fine.

Quote (Penguins0690 @ Jan 6 2017 06:20pm)

This

Yeah, I know. It's still best to unhook the other drives. Since Windows Vista...MS has made some weird ass installers.

I prefer to have all the Windows stuff on only one drive. The only way I have figured out how to do that is disconnect the other drives.

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Jan 6 2017 05:27pm

Quote (Rikuo @ Jan 6 2017 11:33am)

People always make this so complicated....

Run the installer from the usb -> Use the disk manager to wipe all hard drives you want wiped -> install OS on ssd -> ?????? -> profit

windows 10 installer?

my buddy was telling me a way that made no sense at all and had me download programs and shit...

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Jan 6 2017 05:29pm

Quote (Ghot @ Jan 6 2017 09:33am)

This is the easiest way. bro. ^^

/e

Just install the SSD.
Unhook the HDD.
Install Win 10 on the SSD.
Rehook the HDD.
Install CCleaner (free) on the SSD and use it to wipe the HDD. You can just format the HDD as well...if you have no infections or similar on the HDD.

This post was edited by Ghot on Jan 6 2017 05:34pm

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