Re: Help in Changing User info, Please help

Hi,
I am actually going to go out and buy a new WinXP CD, due to the fact that
as you said, I don't know if he had an authorized copy, and I am finding that
there are viruses in the System itself. When I quarantine them and restart
the computer it tells me that the files couldn't be removed. Oh well guess my
friend wasn't as nice as I thought he was in giving me the computer. He
probably already knew that it was full of viruses, and that's why he gave it
to me. Oh well, thanks for all the help! Plus like you said I don't wanna get
into trouble if he stole the copy he used to install on pc. Thanks again!
Maggi Madison
P.S. How can I find out if this is an unauthorized copy of Win XP?
"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

> dixieluv25 wrote:
> > Hi, My friend gave me a computer and I need to change the user name for the
> > computer(The name u put in when u r registering). He didn't give me a copy of
> > the Windows CD he used to install XP home edition, so Im not sure how or if I
> > can change the registry name of "theotherguy". I espically dont like the name
> > he used for other parts of registration he used. Please either email me or
> > let me know if there is a way to get this off my computer without having to
> > go out and buy a new Windows CD. Thanks for your time.
> > Sincerely,
> > Maggi Madison
>
>
> If you didn't get the installation CD along with the computer, there's
> a possibility that you don't have a valid license to use WinXP. Verify
> with your benefactor that he also transferred the license for the OS to
> you, and ask for the CD.
>
> With second-hand computers, especially if acquired from strangers
> but perhaps even if acquired from a family member, your wisest course
> of action would probably be to format the hard drives and start fresh.
> You don't want to get in trouble because the original owner may have
> filled the hard drive with kiddie porn, or have problems because the
> original owner downloaded/installed viruses or other malware.
>
> However, to fix the "Registered to" information for WinNT/2K/XP,
> you can use Start > Run > Regedit.exe to edit:
>
> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\RegisteredOwner
>
> and:
>
> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current
> Version\RegisteredOrganization
>
> How this will affect the name displayed in previously installed
> applications will vary depending upon each individual program; some
> read the registered owner information dynamically, while others read
> it only during installation.
>
> The user profile folders (C:\Documents and Settings\Username)
> _cannot_ be renamed, even if the associated user account has been.
> So, your best course of action would be to log on using the built-in
> Administrator account, create a new user account, with the username
> desired. You can then delete the old user account(s).
>
> HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783
>
> How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151
>
>
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>
> Bruce Chambers
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