IT Queries: Computer problems answered

If someone used my computer and logged on to msn messenger, are the log in name and password stored in my computer?

The short answer is “it depends”. If the user ticked the box asking to remember details when they logged in, then yes it is.

If they didn’t, it is still possible relevant files have been saved in the registry, in the user’s profiles or in the temporary file storage. Even if they are encrypted it may be possible to find them.

This is why it’s good practice to wipe a computer after use to make sure data isn’t saved.

Should you be asking in the hope you can find the user’s log in details, be careful as in many places you will be breaking the law should you log onto someone’s account without their permission.

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