Boyfriend erased laptop before giving it to me, suspicious? (Page 3)

Question

So, my boyfriend recently bought himself a new laptop for his programming projects he does on the side, and I asked him what he was going to do with the old one and he said I could have it, as mine was failing and the screen had lots of bad pixels. I asked him when I could have it and he said he just has to transfer his data and wipe it, and I said just copy the stuff no need to wipe it and he said he has to wipe it, all his private data is on there and his logins and I said I Would just log him out and he said that no, he would be wiping it, you never give a computer to someone without erasing it first and I can't help but feel he's hiding something, am I right?

FilmGuy93 · Answer

He's in the right here; it's standard protocol. You probably aren't a cyber security person, but those of us who have contact with that ultra paranoid world can tell you that anything short of a complete wipe of the computer is risky.

es20490446e · Answer

I would do the same. It has nothing to do with hiding anything, or trusting anyone. Basically it is an unnecessary risk, having your logins and private data floating around.

LazerBean · Answer

You're just a girlfriend. Why would he give you access to everything he has ever loggen into including more than likely all his financial stuff?

CinnamonGirl92 · Answer

There's actually more than one reason a guy would delete his browser history than porn or cheating and that is online shopping maybe gambling not every reason is bad though you can even set up a browser to automatically delete browser history and cookies just don't jump to conclusions x

Shamalien · Answer

As a programmer I’m lmao. Yeah, it’s your computer now, he’s giving it to you, ofc he’s gunna wipe it weirdo, that’s what any sane even slightly tech savvy person does.

likelyOK · Answer

He could also have financial information on there like passwords to bank statements etc I would do the same and wipe it

Sixgunsound · Answer

It’s always best practice from an IT security standpoint to wipe the hard drive when a computer changes owners. You were being rather ungrateful for someone giving you a free computer.

Smoothing · Answer

He is right. He's wipe it. Even for the help of your computer. To be honest, sometimes when I see this comments, I think women can be too suspicious for their own good.

ArtemisSilver · Answer

Yeah, I don't give away a computer without wiping it. It takes less time than fiddling around with individual settings anyways. You're just disappointed you couldn't snoop.

RedThread · Answer

If I was going to give any device of mine to someone else I'd return it to factory settings as best as possible too. I feel that's just common courtesy. Same if I was reselling something. I doubt it's a trust issue thing.

Anonymous · Answer

He's just protecting his personal data because it's not just log ins, it's prob bank details and with online banking or Amazon and stuff and possibly porn on there. Plus if you get a virus or something his details could be compromised or if someone uses the computer or stolen it, then they could get his data.

Plus I'm not saying you would but if you two broken up and you hated him and wanted revenge you could easily use his stuff on his computer to get back at him

LiamSawyer · Answer

It's a standard practice to wipe an od computer as his projects are still there even if deleted. Stuff he might not wantcanyonevto get their hands on.

genericname85 · Answer

well duh... i wouldn't give my laptop with all my porn on it to my girlfriend... that's embarrassing.

Wraven · Answer

So I'm assuming you give everyone on the street your bank card and pin number and expect that they'll do the honorable thing and not look to see how much you have or take anything to huh?

maximumpower · Answer

So you're getting a FREE laptop with all new SW and griping about it?
Hiding or not - his information is none of your concern.
Your getting into a snit about it indicates you're nosy.
Maybe he should consider getting a different girlfriend.

Waldoe · Answer

Banking and other information is sensitive, passwords, family business... after it leaves you possession, you have NO control where it could end up... ALWAYS wipe the hard-drive, it could end up at Goodwill...

DeadlyCreed · Answer

He’s wiping a computer before you get it, that’s standard procedure.

But if you really wanted to see what he was up to, he may not have wiped the cache, and the cache has every website he’s been to stored, so you can check ;D

Smashingdoozy · Answer

Eh it's actually easier to wipe it and have a fresh start

Mangospacho · Answer

That’s how you should treat all your data regardless of who you give it to. If he had banking and financial information or and your laptop gets malware or ransomware then his data is at risk.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

If he uses it for programming, he might have data that is not just his but also from clients. Also it's fairly standard to format a laptop before giving it to someone else.

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