Ask Slashdot: How To Clean Up My Work Computer Before I Leave? 547
An anonymous reader writes "I'm leaving my current job for a new one. I've been at this job for 10+ years so I'm sure there is tons of personal stuff stored on my machine. Since I can't take it with me does any one have a suggestions of tools or practices to clean off all of that data. I've already got my personal documents and files. I'm most worried about CC, debit card numbers and web site passwords I've used in browsers. Does clearing the cache, cookies, temp files do a good enough job? BTW it's a Windows 7 system if that makes a difference."
Nuke it from orbit (Score:5, Funny)
It's the only way to be sure.
Change all your porn membership passwords (Score:5, Funny)
Who gives a flying fuck about anything else ...
wipe? nah! (Score:2, Funny)
1. burn post-it note on monitor.
2. rest assured.
Re:Nuke it from orbit (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Nuke it from orbit (Score:5, Funny)
When a problem comes along, you must whip it.
Re:Nuke it from orbit (Score:5, Funny)
Leave a DBAN disk labled "Private moments with my wife" in the optic drive as you walk out the door for the last time.
Call in two months later and ask how long your replacement lasted.
Re:Nuke it from orbit (Score:5, Funny)
Seriously. There's even a song about it:
"FDISK, format, re-install, do-dah, do-dah
FDISK, format. re-install, all the do-dah day"
Re:Nuke it from orbit (Score:5, Funny)
Nice try. Which three letter agency do you work for?
AOL.