Whether it's a Dell, HP, or something more exotic, here's how to reset your PC to start from scratch.

Backup Your Files Before you wipe a Dell computer, backup your files to ensure nothing is lost. When you run the reset, all information stored on the computer is permanently deleted.

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.

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.