Good morning. I thought I'd seen a thread on this topic, but I can't find it. Probably like many of you, I have a bunch (like a dozen) of previously used desktops and notebooks. I am downsizing and want to dispose of these items. The good news is that each turns on and will get to a Windows screen.

The bad news is that passwords are long forgotten; there are files, especially, pics that I'd like to save. And then I want to wipe the data clean and drop-off at the local recycling center.

I am tech literate, but not tech savvy anymore. I can follow instructions and not make a mess of things. Any recommendations for tools to a) bypass the Windows password so that I can get to the "C:" drive so that I can offload any wanted files (even at the system prompt); and b) wipe the data?

Thanks FTers!