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it depends, if the information is stored on the user account then yes

if not nope

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Just wondering, if I install a program onto a computer, in this case a laptop I am borrowing for a short course (win7), will it be deleted when I delete the account? I was told to return it exactly as I got it, so I'd rather not leave anything on it when I give it back.

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it depends, if the information is stored on the user account then yes

if not nope

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it depends, if the information is stored on the user account then yes

if not nope

ahh ok.. well i'll just keep a list of everything i install/use and make sure i get rid of it all before i return it, thanks

Gigabyte X570 UD

Ryzen 5 5600x

16GB 3200mhz ram

Asus TUF Rx5700XT

600w PSU

256GB NVME boot drive

1tb sata ssd game drive

2tb mechanical storage drive

Logitech G815 Tactile

Logitech G502

AudioTechnica ATH-G1WL

LG B9 OLED

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