Should I Wipe My Laptop Before Selling It?

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Asked By XaYXk3e7 On

I'm planning to sell my laptop for cheap since it won't turn on. I'm wondering if someone could bypass the Windows password if they get it working. Do I need to wipe my laptop's hard drive before selling it?

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Answered By J4nD8f9y On

Definitely, if you want to keep your data private, you should wipe the hard drive clean. Even if the laptop doesn't turn on, it's super easy for someone with the right knowledge to bypass the Windows login and access your files. If you're really concerned about what's on the drive, either remove it and just sell the rest of the laptop, or give it a thorough wipe before selling.

Answered By William Rossbach On

Yeah, it's pretty straightforward to get past the Windows password if they know what they're doing. If there's sensitive data on there, definitely wipe or remove the hard drive. Or, consider just selling the laptop as is without the drive—better safe than sorry!

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