how do you get rid of xp pro settings?

Question

i bought a used computer with xp pro installed. nearly all of the files and programs have been removed. but the network log on and windows logons are still there. the omputer still thinks it is part of a network. how do i make it back to normal? is it going to be in the registry edit?

Answer 1

If you got the start up disks with it, I would just reinstall it from scratch..
If not you can surely restore the default settings???
Alternatively wait until someone sober answers..

Answer 2

1. First make sure you change the local administrator password before doing anything.

1. Click Start, choose Run
2. Type cmd.exe
3. Press Enter
4. At the command prompt type:

net user administrator password
;password will be the password of your choice

5. Logoff.
6. Click on the Domain dropdown box and choose the Computer's Name as the domain
7. Logon as the Administrator with the password you just set

8. Right-Click My Computer and choose Properties
9. Click on the Computer Name tab
10. Click on the Change button
11. Click on the Workgroup option and enter a name for a workgroup.
12. Reboot

You will still get a logon screen, but the domain option will be gone.