Computer Related > Sending PC away for repair - Security? Miscellaneous
Thread Author: VR6 Replies: 16

 Sending PC away for repair - Security? - VR6
My netbook has developed an intermittent fault with the screen, and needs to be sent away for repair.

I am a little concerned about the security of the stuff on my C drive, in particular my emails on Outlook and saved usernames/passwords in my browser. I don't have anything super-sensitive on my PC, just personal emails, photos, music etc...

Its running XP, and I have a password protected 'admin' log-on. Is this relatively secure with a very long/complicated password? I really don't want to backup, format and reinstall the OS if there is another, less secure, but okish way.

Am I being naive to assume the repair people will be trustworthy (repair to be carried out via Samsung dealer network).
 Messages Author Date
 Sending PC away for repair - Security? new VR6 4 May 10 17:45
 Sending PC away for repair - Security? new Zero 4 May 10 18:01
 Sending PC away for repair - Security? new Zero 4 May 10 18:09
 Sending PC away for repair - Security? new VR6 4 May 10 18:19
 Sending PC away for repair - Security? new JohnM{P} 5 May 10 00:30
 Sending PC away for repair - Securit.. new Zero 5 May 10 08:44
 Sending PC away for repair - Security? new .... 5 May 10 07:16
 Sending PC away for repair - Security? new VR6 5 May 10 08:46
 Sending PC away for repair - Security? new John H 5 May 10 11:52
 Sending PC away for repair - Security? new Tooslow 5 May 10 12:03
 Sending PC away for repair - Securit.. new BobbyG 5 May 10 12:20
 Sending PC away for repair - Securit.. new John H 5 May 10 13:01
 Sending PC away for repair - Securi.. new John H 5 May 10 13:20
 Sending PC away for repair - Secur.. new VR6 5 May 10 13:37
 Sending PC away for repair - Secu.. new smokie 5 May 10 13:39
 Sending PC away for repair - Secu.. new Tooslow 5 May 10 15:33
 Sending PC away for repair - Sec.. new Iffy 5 May 10 18:03
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