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Sending laptop for repairs. Should I delete main user admin account?
I'm sending my laptop in for a screen repair to Lenovo, and I've never sent a computer out for repairs before, so I'm looking for input on how to handle my user account (Admin account). I'm current using a Microsoft account, so everything is tied to my username and account. Should I delete it, and create a new standard user, keep it along with creating a standard user, switch to a local account, or wipe the system completely? It's a pretty new laptop, so wiping it won't be a bother as setting it up again shouldn't take too long, but I really would like to keep it intact if possible. I'm concerned with anyone accessing my personal files/account if I leave it as is even if it's being password protected. Like my browsers being set up to sync, having passwords saved, etc. Would simply creating a new standard account to use be enough, or could they still somehow access my info? Lenovo instructed me to allow them to have access to test everything when the repairs are complete, but I don't want to give them access to my personal user account. I'm leaning to just wiping it, and then wipe it again when returned, and starting over, unless others have a better solution to stay safe and secure.