[Nottingham] selling HP laptop computer

[godfrey at gnnix.co.uk]

Hi folks,

Have been clearing and sorting out, trying to raise cash for medical 
care needs, and came across an 'old' laptop, forgotten by family 
members. Bought in May 2018, it was 'replaced' by an iPad that 
Christmas, and now the family member has forgotten the password to log 
in!

The laptop is an HP model 15, in very good condition, complete with 
mains charger. It is just that I have my own computer and am trying to 
raise several hundred pounds for medical equipment for wife who has MS 
(not that one, the other incurable disease) so I am trying to sell off 
this laptop, old books, bike, etc to raise the cash.

I could take it to a shop to get it unlocked, but that will cost me. I 
could wipe the whole disk and install Ubuntu - that will ensure nothing 
confidential is left on it. But will I get less for the computer if it 
does not have Windows on it?

Any thoughts, please?

Greetings,
Godfrey