Microsoft, some versions of Windows 10 and 11 a valid for formatting admitted his mistake. Accordingly, users with these versions face a great danger before selling their computers. This is an openness that Microsoft also acknowledges. OneDrive based and user data poses a danger to
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User data is not completely deleted after format in some Windows 10 and 11 versions
Microsoft, Windows 11 and formatting windows 11 discovered a dangerous vulnerability for user data. As you know, users Windows 10 and 11th clears all pre-sale data in versions “Remove Everything” a named formatting can perform the operation. However, according to the latest error, some Windows 11 and 10 versions of some personal files may remain on the computer after this remove everything.
Microsoft currently has this error Windows 11 21H2 version, Windows 10 21H2 version, Windows 10 21H1 version and Windows 10 20H2 announced in its version. Accordingly, if the source of the error is OneDrive or OneDrive for Business It is due to the fact that some files synced to your account cannot be deleted.
If this is Microsoft Windows 11 and 10 emerging for user data He described the danger as follows:
When trying to reset a Windows device with apps that have folders with reparse data, such as OneDrive or OneDrive for Business, locally downloaded or synced files from OneDrive may not be deleted when the “Remove everything” option is selected.
This issue may be encountered when initiating a manual reset or remote reset in Windows.”
Microsoft, Windows 11 and Windows 10 released a workaround for this personal data hazard solution that we come across with versions of:
- Formatting feature that cleans personal data on your computer “Reset everything” pre- One DDeactivate or unlink your rive account.
- to your computer formatting and you can start the PC reset process after removing this link.
- If you have performed the process of formatting your computer OneDriveReopen your account and switch to the Settings tab.
- windows.old Run the Storage Sense feature to remove the folder. (You can also find the folder via file explorer and perform manual deletion)
This workaround from Microsoft is pretty complicated for now. However, it is also important to have a solution for users who want to sell their computers and completely clean their personal data. In this sense, Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows 10 versions It is working on a permanent solution for personal data cleaning.
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