Laptop factory-reset enough for new amazon account?

[allthestuff]

If I have a laptop that has a banned amazon account, would factory restoring the laptop give me a clean slate? Or do I need a new device / machine?

[SaiJin]

That's enough. CLean install of the OS and absolutely wipe everything.

[allthestuff]

I heard that Amazon could actually get the MAC address of your laptop, and I double checked that the MAC address is still the same after whole reset of the laptop.

[Hank]

Originally Posted by allthestuff

I heard that Amazon could actually get the MAC address of your laptop, and I double checked that the MAC address is still the same after whole reset of the laptop.

They can't see your MAC address.

[Soulofinfamy]

Originally Posted by allthestuff

I heard that Amazon could actually get the MAC address of your laptop, and I double checked that the MAC address is still the same after whole reset of the laptop.

Amazon cant see Mac Address, thats been a myth for forever. You factory resetting the machine is literally starting over. It's basically a new computer at this point.

[SaiJin]

Originally Posted by allthestuff

I heard that Amazon could actually get the MAC address of your laptop, and I double checked that the MAC address is still the same after whole reset of the laptop.

As long as you completely reinstall the OS that's good enough.

Essentially it's a fresh new laptop

[rsot]

Great answers provided OP - best of luck

[Beautiful]

don't forget a new Fresh IP with your new fresh installation

[allthestuff]

Many Thanks

[SaiJin]

Are you going to go for just 1 account?

[Freakzilla]

Interested to see how you get on creating a new account. Not easy nowadays

[allthestuff]

Originally Posted by SaiJin

Are you going to go for just 1 account?

at least one and more than happy if 2 or 3 accounts created successfully

[rsot]

Originally Posted by allthestuff

at least one and more than happy if 2 or 3 accounts created successfully

Always good idea for rotation and backup accounts

[Zwill]

What’s different about creation?

Postal address

[Beautiful]

Originally Posted by Zwill

What’s different about creation?

Postal address

a lot more postal verification requests, uptick in video verification etc

[SaiJin]

Originally Posted by allthestuff

at least one and more than happy if 2 or 3 accounts created successfully

I really like dedicating 1 laptop = 1 amazon account.

You can buy a refurb laptop for about $200-$300 and it's so worth it.

Less headache and more secure

[dom03]

So can I clarify amazon requires a full system wipe after being banned?

It's not like eb were you can just use a new user account, and Fresh IP ofcourse?

[rsot]

Originally Posted by dom03

So can I clarify amazon requires a full system wipe after being banned?

It's not like eb were you can just use a new user account, and Fresh IP ofcourse?

Quite different than eb indeed

[smallmonkey]

Amazon don't create hash id for hw including canvas?

[JamesNorth101]

Originally Posted by dom03

So can I clarify amazon requires a full system wipe after being banned?

It's not like eb were you can just use a new user account, and Fresh IP ofcourse?

To be safe yes a totally new system per account is always advised

They are much better at tracking than eBay is

[SaiJin]

Originally Posted by dom03

So can I clarify amazon requires a full system wipe after being banned?

It's not like eb were you can just use a new user account, and fresh IP ofcourse?

Yea, complete system wipe.

eBay Stealth is different to Amazon Ghost.

[JamesNorth101]

You also have to be careful to not list the same items for sale again