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Message 1314349 - Posted: 12 Dec 2012, 18:40:46 UTC

I have checked the box to "not show" information yet it persists. Also can one modify the initial account page?

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Message 1314364 - Posted: 12 Dec 2012, 19:05:55 UTC

You will always be able to see your computer information, but the rest of us cannot.
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Message 1314516 - Posted: 13 Dec 2012, 5:16:20 UTC

Also, the amount of information shown to others is much less than you can see yourself. For example, we cannot see your IP addresses or computer names.


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Message 1314591 - Posted: 13 Dec 2012, 11:55:21 UTC - in response to Message 1314516.  

Thanks all for taking the time to reply. Most helpful.
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