Do you wipe a computer HD after you buy it?

[sweater]

When it looks dirty...

[noone_particular]

Never thought of new HD's from Seagate, Samsung etc could come with unpleasant surprises? I think the chance is pretty slim.

Not that long ago, no one expected malware on brand new USB devices either. Right now I wouldn't be surprised to find malicious code on any new PC component that can be used for such purposes.

[Hungry Man]

I usually reinstall Windows but not because of packaged malware.

[zapjb]

Wow, this is interesting to see peoples preferences. The most interesting poll on Wilders for me in months. I'm going to vote no, because when I buy a factory sealed computer that's my protocol. Used computers & used HDDs I always wipe.

[JimboW]

Always. Killdisk (just one pass zeros) -> install Windows. Just too much junk from the factory.