Sell Laptop: Delete data - this is how it works

Before selling your laptop, be sure to delete all personal data. It is not enough to move them to the recycle bin. Instead, the hard drive should be formatted with a special program. Particularly sensitive are passwords and data related to your identity, such as tax ID or insurance number.

Delete laptop permanently

If you want to sell your used laptop, all personal data must be deleted beforehand. To do this, it is best to use a suitable software, otherwise the data may be recovered. On the net, you can find numerous free programs that you can download. These offer different security standards. Choose the highest standard and always wait until the process has finished.

You can use these programs

1. Eraser: The program offers 13 different deletion methods with varying degrees of security. You can download the application for free on the net and install it on Windows and macOS.
2. WipeFile: The free program also offers various methods for deleting your data. These comply with different standards, for example, the security standard of NATO or the US Navy. The program can be used without installation and can also be installed on a portable data carrier.
3. Blanco File Eraser: The free application is particularly well suited to remove personal files such as images, text documents and PDFs. The software also cleans the freed space again, so that the recovery is no longer possible.