Deleting %LocalAppData%Google will delete cached passwords for Chrome, correct?
I have tried to force logout of all devices, but am not sure if it worked or not. I do not have access to the machine, but have asked a former coworker to delete %LocalAppData%Google from my old work machine. That should delete any and all locally cached passwords that Chrome was using, correct? Thanks.
windows-10 google-chrome security
asked Dec 17 at 14:33
KidACrimson
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I have tried to force logout of all devices, but am not sure if it worked or not. I do not have access to the machine, but have asked a former coworker to delete %LocalAppData%Google from my old work machine. That should delete any and all locally cached passwords that Chrome was using, correct? Thanks.
windows-10 google-chrome security
asked Dec 17 at 14:33
KidACrimson
699
Unlikely that will erase the PW, since it is more likely that the PW are stored on the servers at Google. If you are attempting to secure multiple machines, then the best way is to simply change your PW, assuming that this was your personal account used on that PC you are attempting to fix. However, if it isn't your PC or your co-workers and you are deleting anything, it is quite likely not his or yours to delete. As a CEO I can tell you that it might not be as clear as you think, who owns what, even if it is "your account". I've similarly "been there" with hundreds of employees...
– DaaBoss
Dec 17 at 16:27
I work as an IT SysAdmin and (admittedly) made the mistake of mixing personal accounts with my work machine. Not a huge deal, but I want to ensure no one at work can access my personal accounts (Gmail, Facebook, etc), that's all. Of course I realize the passwords are ultimately stored in Google's DC's, I am just talking about client-side (machine-side) local caching.
– KidACrimson
Dec 17 at 18:48
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I have tried to force logout of all devices, but am not sure if it worked or not. I do not have access to the machine, but have asked a former coworker to delete %LocalAppData%Google from my old work machine. That should delete any and all locally cached passwords that Chrome was using, correct? Thanks.
windows-10 google-chrome security
asked Dec 17 at 14:33
KidACrimson
699
I have tried to force logout of all devices, but am not sure if it worked or not. I do not have access to the machine, but have asked a former coworker to delete %LocalAppData%Google from my old work machine. That should delete any and all locally cached passwords that Chrome was using, correct? Thanks.
windows-10 google-chrome security
windows-10 google-chrome security
asked Dec 17 at 14:33
KidACrimson
699
asked Dec 17 at 14:33
KidACrimson
699
asked Dec 17 at 14:33
KidACrimson
699
asked Dec 17 at 14:33
KidACrimson
699
asked Dec 17 at 14:33
KidACrimson
699
699
Unlikely that will erase the PW, since it is more likely that the PW are stored on the servers at Google. If you are attempting to secure multiple machines, then the best way is to simply change your PW, assuming that this was your personal account used on that PC you are attempting to fix. However, if it isn't your PC or your co-workers and you are deleting anything, it is quite likely not his or yours to delete. As a CEO I can tell you that it might not be as clear as you think, who owns what, even if it is "your account". I've similarly "been there" with hundreds of employees...
– DaaBoss
Dec 17 at 16:27
I work as an IT SysAdmin and (admittedly) made the mistake of mixing personal accounts with my work machine. Not a huge deal, but I want to ensure no one at work can access my personal accounts (Gmail, Facebook, etc), that's all. Of course I realize the passwords are ultimately stored in Google's DC's, I am just talking about client-side (machine-side) local caching.
– KidACrimson
Dec 17 at 18:48
add a comment |
Unlikely that will erase the PW, since it is more likely that the PW are stored on the servers at Google. If you are attempting to secure multiple machines, then the best way is to simply change your PW, assuming that this was your personal account used on that PC you are attempting to fix. However, if it isn't your PC or your co-workers and you are deleting anything, it is quite likely not his or yours to delete. As a CEO I can tell you that it might not be as clear as you think, who owns what, even if it is "your account". I've similarly "been there" with hundreds of employees...
– DaaBoss
Dec 17 at 16:27
I work as an IT SysAdmin and (admittedly) made the mistake of mixing personal accounts with my work machine. Not a huge deal, but I want to ensure no one at work can access my personal accounts (Gmail, Facebook, etc), that's all. Of course I realize the passwords are ultimately stored in Google's DC's, I am just talking about client-side (machine-side) local caching.
– KidACrimson
Dec 17 at 18:48
Unlikely that will erase the PW, since it is more likely that the PW are stored on the servers at Google. If you are attempting to secure multiple machines, then the best way is to simply change your PW, assuming that this was your personal account used on that PC you are attempting to fix. However, if it isn't your PC or your co-workers and you are deleting anything, it is quite likely not his or yours to delete. As a CEO I can tell you that it might not be as clear as you think, who owns what, even if it is "your account". I've similarly "been there" with hundreds of employees...
– DaaBoss
Dec 17 at 16:27
Unlikely that will erase the PW, since it is more likely that the PW are stored on the servers at Google. If you are attempting to secure multiple machines, then the best way is to simply change your PW, assuming that this was your personal account used on that PC you are attempting to fix. However, if it isn't your PC or your co-workers and you are deleting anything, it is quite likely not his or yours to delete. As a CEO I can tell you that it might not be as clear as you think, who owns what, even if it is "your account". I've similarly "been there" with hundreds of employees...
– DaaBoss
Dec 17 at 16:27
I work as an IT SysAdmin and (admittedly) made the mistake of mixing personal accounts with my work machine. Not a huge deal, but I want to ensure no one at work can access my personal accounts (Gmail, Facebook, etc), that's all. Of course I realize the passwords are ultimately stored in Google's DC's, I am just talking about client-side (machine-side) local caching.
– KidACrimson
Dec 17 at 18:48
I work as an IT SysAdmin and (admittedly) made the mistake of mixing personal accounts with my work machine. Not a huge deal, but I want to ensure no one at work can access my personal accounts (Gmail, Facebook, etc), that's all. Of course I realize the passwords are ultimately stored in Google's DC's, I am just talking about client-side (machine-side) local caching.
– KidACrimson
Dec 17 at 18:48
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Tested in my home lab and YES, this worked for removing locally cached Google Chrome data (bookmarks, passwords, extensions, etc.)
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Tested in my home lab and YES, this worked for removing locally cached Google Chrome data (bookmarks, passwords, extensions, etc.)
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Tested in my home lab and YES, this worked for removing locally cached Google Chrome data (bookmarks, passwords, extensions, etc.)
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Tested in my home lab and YES, this worked for removing locally cached Google Chrome data (bookmarks, passwords, extensions, etc.)
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Unlikely that will erase the PW, since it is more likely that the PW are stored on the servers at Google. If you are attempting to secure multiple machines, then the best way is to simply change your PW, assuming that this was your personal account used on that PC you are attempting to fix. However, if it isn't your PC or your co-workers and you are deleting anything, it is quite likely not his or yours to delete. As a CEO I can tell you that it might not be as clear as you think, who owns what, even if it is "your account". I've similarly "been there" with hundreds of employees...
– DaaBoss
Dec 17 at 16:27
I work as an IT SysAdmin and (admittedly) made the mistake of mixing personal accounts with my work machine. Not a huge deal, but I want to ensure no one at work can access my personal accounts (Gmail, Facebook, etc), that's all. Of course I realize the passwords are ultimately stored in Google's DC's, I am just talking about client-side (machine-side) local caching.
– KidACrimson
Dec 17 at 18:48