I purchased a used computer?

Question

I need to to take off the original owner's name on my used computer..It seems I've tried everything but his name keeps showing up..Any suggestions would be appreciated..Thank you

Answer 1

Did the Windows CD (and User Manuals) come with the PC? If not, call the vendor and get them.

Then:

Back up all YOUR personal data from your PC ("Backup" means: copy to CD / DVD / external hard drive). Then, do a Windows XP Home "Clean Install", for further instructions, go to: http://www.theeldergeek.com/xp_home_install_-_graphic.htm

Note: You must use the manufacturer's Recovery disks, if included with your PC, to avoid driver problems, not a store-bought XP disk. The Recovery disks may be ON the hard drive, so Read The Friendly Manual (RTFM) FIRST to find out how to make your own Recovery disks, if you haven't already formatted your hard drive.

Answer 2

Go to control panel and then User Account . then change and account and then change name


If you dont want to do that then formatting your hard drive is another option

Answer 3

are you referring to "registered to" or the user id?
If its the registration then you need to either hack the registry or reinstall everything.....if its the user id, then just go to the control panel and then to users and change the name.

Answer 4

if you have OS cd format it...