

Under Confirm Internal Hard Disk Drive to Erase Data, click to select the drive to erase, and click the Next button.Select 'Format' Next, right-click on the specific drive youre wanting to wipe, then select Format. A window will open that displays some of your computer files and whatever drives that are connected to it. If you have any necessary data on the disk that has not been backed up, click the Cancel button now. The first thing youll need to do is the open 'This PC' by typing 'This PC' is the windows search field and then pressing enter. Then, you’ll be in Recovery Settings window.

This takes some time and your computer will restart. In Windows 10 computer, navigate to Start > Settings > Update and Security > Recovery. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process. Review the information about the page, and click Reset to proceed further. All data on the selected disk will be lost. Select the option to Remove everything Removes all of your personal files, apps and settings. Under Restrictions, Preparations, please read the information provided, and click the Next button when finished.Under Wipe and Erase Data, carefully read the information provided, and click the Next button ONLY if your intentions fall within one of the described scenarios, or you face a similar situation. The first thing youll need to do is the open 'This PC' by typing 'This PC' is the windows search field and then pressing enter.Next to Wipe and Erase Data, click the Start button.From within the VAIO Recovery Center application, under Choose a program, click Wipe and Erase Data.This procedure should only be used by advanced users and technical support personnel. All data, including partition information and the operating system, will be erased from the hard disk. Follow this procedure to wipe and erase all data from the hard disk.
