Any technique requires special care. Sometimes we do not notice how we install too many resource-intensive programs on a laptop, without taking into account the capabilities of the device. Because of this, all sorts of failures and errors begin to occur. And we are in a hurry trying to find out how to remove everything from the laptop.
What for?
Why bother with how to remove everything from a laptop? First, it is important that there are no third-party programs on the device. It may happen that some of them will slow down the system or load malicious content. In this case, you will have to erase everything that is there, including personal data, which can also be infected.
Secondly, before selling, users often look for how to remove everything from a laptop so that information does not get to third parties. At the same time, preparation for the sale of the device can take either a couple of minutes or several hours. It all depends on which cleaning option you choose.
Third, suppose you wantfree up space for a new job or project, and you don't need any old files. Then completely deleting all data will help prepare the device.
Working with personal drives
So, how to delete all personal data from a laptop? It all depends on where you have them. Typically, users divide the hard drive into several volumes, one of which can store personal files, and the other will contain system data. If all the information is not stored on the system drive, then it is easiest to delete it.
Open "My Computer" and click on the drive where your files are hidden. You need to right click on it. Select "Format" from the list. A new dialog box will open. Here you need to check that the NTFS file system is selected. After that, you can start the removal process.
The same process can be done using the command line. To call it, you need to click "Start" and in the search bar without quotes, enter cmd. A new dialog box will open.
Here you need to use the command format (disk name) again without quotes. The drive name is the letter that originally denoted the volume. After that, just press "Enter" to start formatting.
Working with the system disk
The system drive (C) usually contains operating system files. Many recommend not installing anything on it, so as not to cause crashes and system errors. However, inexperienced users can transfer their personal files here as well.
This option is alsowill help you remove Windows from your laptop. To do this, you will not be able to use the method described above. You will need to use a drive with a special utility, which will also contain the installation files for the new operating system.
How to remove "Windows 7" from a laptop? You need to install a flash drive with an OS or a disk in a laptop, then choose to reboot the device. When it shows the start splash screen, you need to click on "F8". A window will appear asking you to select a boot drive.
After that, the installation of the system will begin. In the next window, you need to select the interface language, and then go to the disk settings window. Here you will see how the memory is divided into several volumes. One of them is a system one, 100 MB of which is occupied by the OS. If you click on it and select "Format" at the bottom. This will delete system data.
Below will be other volumes that will also be filled with files. You need to select each of them in turn and format. After that, you can continue installing the system.
Working with programs. Is it for everyone?
How to uninstall a program from a laptop? This is not the most difficult task for the user, but for some reason problems often occur. The fact is that some people believe that removing the program icon from the desktop means completely removing the program. But you should understand that the shortcut is just the path to the folder where the application is located.
You need to uninstall the program in other ways. For example, an application is listed in the Start menu. There it is displayed as a folder. You can open it: there is a startup file, as well as an option to delete. But this option is not always effective.
The easiest way to uninstall a program is from Programs and Features. To do this, go to "Start", select "Control Panel". If you see tiles from various programs in front of you, it’s better to select the “Categories” view in the upper right corner. At the bottom you will find the item "Uninstall programs".
A new dialog will open showing a list of all installed programs. To delete one of them, you need to select it and right-click. The corresponding command will be in the list. This method completely erases the application files.
Using software
Finally, third-party programs can be used to remove software. For example, CCleaner. This is a free program that can be installed on a PC. Working with it is easy, just wait until the software scans the system and collects the necessary data. After that, select the program from the list and click "Delete". By the way, CCleaner also works with system optimization.
Partial removal
How to delete files from a Windows 7 laptop? If you only need to partially clear the memory, you can use the built-in utility. It helps to get rid of unnecessary files, remnants of uninstalled programs and other things. You need to go to "My Computer", select the disk and right-click on it. Go to "Properties". In the "General" tab there is an option "Clean Disk", you need to run it.
In a new window, you mustwill select the partitions you don't need. Better get rid of temporary files and downloaded program files.
You can also delete folders manually. To do this, go to the disk with personal data, select those that are not needed. If there are a lot of them, you can select them and right-click, choosing "Delete".
System optimization
How to uninstall from a Windows 10 laptop to optimize system performance? In this case, you can use system programs or third-party utilities.
For example, in order for a laptop to work a little faster and more stable, you need to remove those programs that you no longer need. You already know how to do it.
Also clear "Startup". What it is? This is an option, thanks to which, immediately after the system boots, the programs that you set begin to open. Sometimes this list includes utilities that are unnecessary for you, which only take up the laptop boot time. How do I remove them?
To do this, use the msconfig command (without quotes). To do this, go to "Start" and enter it in the search bar. You can also use it in the "Run" window, which is launched by the combination Win + R.
The System Configuration window will open. Here you need to select the "Startup" tab. You will notice that there is a list of programs. Those with a checkmark next to them start immediately after the system is turned on. Remove unnecessary for you "Torrent", "Skype" and so on.
You can also check the disk for errors and delete them. To do this, go to "My Computer", RMBselect "Properties" of the disk. In the "Service" tab, you can check the device for errors. This sometimes saves you from many problems with loads and lags. You can defragment below. It allows you to structure files in such a way that the system has uninterrupted access to clusters.
Difficulties
What should I do if some of the programs cannot be uninstalled? To do this, you need to use special software. It acts more aggressively and can fish out all the data of the program in order to remove it.
For example, you can use Soft Organizer. The utility can be installed for free from the Internet. After starting, you must wait until it collects data about the system. In the list of programs, select the one we do not need and click "Delete". As you can see, Soft Organizer works in the same way as the system version, but it works according to a different algorithm, which can help you cope with the removal of annoying software.
What if this option also doesn't help get rid of the program? Here it remains to think about reinstalling Windows. Remember that in this case you will have to format all partitions so that not a single file is left on the hard drive. Only after that it will be possible to install the operating system on the cleaned disk.
