Is used computer safe to use without nuke and pave?

[rexs]

OK OK
Watch for the mushroom cloud over my house tonight.
I have rarely seen any question asked that has generated such agreement.

Is this also the proper cure for the current political environment?

[btfc]

"It would PROBABLY be OK, but a nuke and pave is so easy at this stage (and such a pain in the butt later) that why would you NOT?

There is some small chance that someone might have installed some malicious widget with "root" permissions in the system someplace. Unlikely, but possible.
That's why it's just easier to blast it clean down to bare bedrock, and start with a shiny new install."

I agree. This is also a good time to give the used drive a good checking out, before you commit to it 100%

[cbelt3]

rexs.. nuke and pave has always been a good choice. Alternatively nuke 'em till they glow, then shoot 'em in the dark works as well. :biggrin: