and once I activate the computer can the internet webs know where I purchase it.I would like to know if my information is private.Can someone help me please.
2006-12-11 02:33:59 · 15 answers · asked by minnie78501 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Im pretty sure your computer won't tell people where it came from.
2006-12-11 02:35:12 · answer #1 · answered by trader4578 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Where you buy the computer has nothing to do with what is transmitted online. If you are worried about security and privacy, you may want to look into a security suite that offers firewall protection, virus protection, anti spyware, etc. If you are using a wireless router, you may also want to make sure that it is locked down. If you are unsure how to do this, ask a friend or maybe even call the Best Buy Geek Squad or something like that. Good Luck.
2006-12-11 02:40:32 · answer #2 · answered by Smiles :) 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you paid cash and do not register the computer, the fact where you bought it should not be known. Registering with the manufacturer, applying for warranties and sending in any rebates will reflect the information you have to provide. AND NO your information is not private. I need to sell you one of my Identity Theft ebooks. That will open your eyes.
Just found out something that is very alarming. Google saves every...yes EVERY question you ask them and they know who asked it. Not by your name but by your IP address. When you use one of the online services like AOl, Verizon, and so on. You are assigned what is called an IP address. This IP address will most likely be yours the entire time you are using this provider. Google uses this to see trends in shopping, fashion, political shifts, and on and on. In the future, this information will be very valuable to say someone who is running for President, change medical coverage legislation, introduce a new product or any number of social and economic factors. They convicted a man for murdering his wife from his google questions. YES...from the questions he asked on Google. Can you imagine......they have kept every question asked since they were in a dorm in college. I am not making this up, it was on an MSNBC show last night. AOL has also asked California to exclude them from a privacy law in that state that would regulate them from sharing such information from their customers. Their reason as of today was that the market for such information in the futre would be very profitable and would greatly deminish their resources of income. WOW......what a statement. Let your imagination run wild on this one and I bet before it is said and done you won't come close to what they plan. The internet is the "Big Brother" everyone fears so much. Why would they need to see you every minute of the day, when they can know what you are thinking....scared you there....right? However, as long as you act within the laws you have nothing to fear. LOL
Let me know what you think of this by my email address in Yahoo.
2006-12-11 02:59:05 · answer #3 · answered by bamafannfl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The short of it is, yes. But, only if they have access to those site's database files. The big companies keep track of the MAC addresses for the computers that they sell as do the manufacturers of the machines themselves. If someone has access to that information from outside of the company then, yes, they could theoretically find out what company you bought your computer from. It's not likely to happen, however.
2006-12-11 02:41:20 · answer #4 · answered by Chris S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy anything from Wal-Mart. They treat their staff poorly and are now trying to push through a bill allowing them access to employees medical files.
2006-12-11 02:45:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want them to know, you shouldn't run Microsoft OSes. AND, you WILL need to turn OFF the CPU ID NUMBER that broadcasts itself!!! You can actually do that, in GNU/Linux!
ALSO, don't register the product, don't give your name, address, and the place of purchase! All is available to Identity Thieves, and the major Felon on the Planet, Pirate Felon Microsoft!
Microsoft Corporation just had their DOJ CONVICTIONS PROBATION EXTENDED for THREE MORE YEARS!!! Nah, they can't change their thieving ways. Microsot robs YOU.
If you want to run upto 50 X faster, get http://pclinuxos.com
Who 'owns' your data? Who sees your private info? Microsoft!
2006-12-11 02:39:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no there is no way for the "Internet" to determine where the computer was purchased. that being said, privacy of your information depends on the users surfing habits and amounts of spy ware that is loaded on your PC. but phishing , worms, Trojans and other forms of habit tracking software do exist... it is up to you to make sure that you are protecting yourself with available aftermarket software...
2006-12-11 02:39:42 · answer #7 · answered by Cesar G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your credit card will tell whomever cares where you got it. If you are that paranoid about information escaping from your computer, then goto zonelabs.com and download zonealarm firewall only. Go through the firewall and learn the restriction/access permission configuration and settings. If you are still paranoid, go see a doctor to get you on some anti-psychotics.
2006-12-11 02:37:50 · answer #8 · answered by wildhair 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES they know.. Most electronic things sold a wally mart are made for them. check out the warranty. we have had problems with that and will not buy at Wm... the govt also knows where a printed paper comes from..No kidding.. your printer puts tiny marks on everything it prints. Its how they solved the Btk murders in ST Louis.
2006-12-11 02:41:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No the internet webs does not no where you purchase your computer. The only ons that does is the people that made them. Once you regester your computor they no but noone else does.
2006-12-11 02:37:16 · answer #10 · answered by sue w 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, no one can tell where you purchased the computer.
2006-12-11 02:35:39 · answer #11 · answered by Avtaar 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋