FirmGuard launches SecureReset for remote pre-OS wipe and reimage on Windows devices
FirmGuard said SecureReset lets IT administrators remotely wipe and reimage Windows endpoints before the operating system loads, including for incident response and device turnover.
FirmGuard said on Aug. 11, 2026, that it has launched SecureReset, a feature that lets IT administrators remotely wipe and reimage Windows endpoints before the operating system loads.
The company said the tool is designed for incident response and device turnover, including cases where a Windows device is disabled by ransomware or a critical system crash. FirmGuard said administrators can trigger a forensic wipe and reimage from the FirmGuard portal across one or many endpoints.
Why it matters
For companies that manage distributed laptops and desktops, the release positions SecureReset as a way to handle damaged or compromised devices without physical access. FirmGuard said the feature is also meant for routine offboarding, allowing devices to be remotely wiped before reassignment or shipment.
The company said the wipe process is compliant with NIST SP 800-88 and supports erase algorithms including DoD 5220.22-M. After the wipe, the endpoint is automatically reimaged with a fresh Windows installation.
Context and background
FirmGuard described SecureReset as a pre-OS, or no-OS, capability built into its platform. The release said administrators can also run a custom PowerShell script during Windows out-of-box experience setup, which may help configure the machine or connect it with third-party management tools.
The company said the feature works across major OEM hardware including Dell, HP and Lenovo. It also said the workflow is meant for infected machines, blue-screen failures and general endpoint turnover.
What FirmGuard said
CEO Gerard Moore said SecureReset combines SecureWipe, including a Certificate of Data Destruction, with SecureReimage. In the release, Moore said the feature will help customers deal with incidents and get teams back online quickly.
FirmGuard said SecureReset is available this week as part of the FirmGuard platform, and it provided a demo link in the release.
What happens next
The company said the feature is now rolling out through the platform. No pricing details or broader customer adoption figures were included in the release.
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