When you buy a computer or give it to another person, it is recommended that you delete your personal data and then let it go.
However,Windows 10/11ToI found a bug that sometimes it does not disappear even if I try to erase personal data with the initialization of the OS。
My personal files do not disappear even if I select “Delete all” from “Reset this PC”
This bug isWindows 10/11ofMy personal files do not disappear even if I select “Delete all” from “Reset this PC”It is that.
“Reset this PC” is for reinstalling the OS, and you can delete all personal files, apps and settings by selecting “Delete All” as an option.
However,MicrosoftAccording to the announcement ofIf the data saved in “OneDrive” or “OneDrive for Business” is downloaded or synced locally, the file may not disappear.That’s right.
This problem occurs not only with “Reset this PC” but also with remote erasure (remote wipe).
The versions of Windows 10/11 with this bug are: Windows for the server is not included.
- Windows 11 21H2
- Windows 10 21H2
- Windows 10 21H1
- Windows 10 20H2
We recommend signing out of OneDrive or unlinking your Microsoft account before OS initialization
To avoid this problem and delete personal files correctlyIt is recommended to sign out of OneDrive or unlink your Microsoft account before OS initializationIt has been.
To unlink your Microsoft account, click Unlink this PC on the Account tab from your OneDrive settings.
For devices that have already initialized the OS, the effect can be mitigated by deleting the Windows.old folder using the “Storage Sensor” in the “System”-> “Storage” of the Settings app.
MicrosoftIs also working on a fundamental bug fix, but so far no time has been announced.
Source: Microsoft via Neowin
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