Re: Remove Previous Owner

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This is also a good point. Who knows what junk is on the computer, in the way
of viruses, pirate software or whatever? A format and fresh install might be
worth considering if there is any doubt about this.


"JS" wrote:

Your best bet is to do a 'Clean Install' of Windows XP. You never know what
the previous user left on that Desktop or Laptop.

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