I just bought an e-sports computer from a local school that upgraded their systems. It came with what they called a 'fresh' Windows install, but I'm wondering whether I should be cautious about any old user data still being on the machine. Is it better to do my own Windows installation, or can I trust that the school really wiped it clean? Thanks for the help!
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You shouldn't have any real problems, but if you're concerned, consider resetting the TPM in the BIOS/UEFI too. Don't just rely on the school's assurance that it's wiped; using your own install media to erase the whole drive is a good practice. Just be sure to delete all partitions and start fresh. It's not foolproof, but it's a solid step to ensure your privacy.
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