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    Question about Resetting AW 13

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by wrathofdeath, Jun 26, 2016.

  1. wrathofdeath

    wrathofdeath Notebook Evangelist

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    So, I want to reset my PC so that windows 10 is on it but all my files, passwords etc are gone.

    I went to reset pc -> remove everything

    Does the option of "Remove Files and Clean the Drive" leave Win 10 on it or will that be wiped as well?

    *This drive will be going into a laptop I am selling so I'd like the drive as secure as possible*
     
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    I now get the message A configuration change was requested to clear this computer's TPM.

    Press F12 to confirm this caution key of PPI change, Press ESC to reject

    Which do I click?
     
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