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Old 08-17-2012, 09:35 AM
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How do you protect your data and files when taking your computer to a shop for repair? Lots of sensitive stuff there.
rhood, I back up everything to a tiny backup drive, but I'm more concerned about handing over my computer to complete strangers.

It's not only the 3 years of Turbo Tax data I worry about, it's also the Excel file with ALL my account numbers and passwords on it. I heard that you can never completely delete anything from a computer. Does anyone here know it that's true?
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