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Old 01-23-2007, 11:58 AM   #1
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Question Owner's name

Hi all, i have not posted here in a long time, glad to see this site still running strong.

I was wondering if there is a way to change the owner's name in the system window.
My cousin gave my mother a computer he built and its got his x-girlfriend's name in the system window.
I do have the original XP CD for it and the COA sticker.
I would rather not format the HD and re-install windows if I can just change the owner's name.
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Old 01-23-2007, 12:03 PM   #2
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Go here: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 7 right hand column.
You might also want to search through the registry for the name you want to get rid of and change any entries you find to the new name.
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Old 01-23-2007, 12:30 PM   #3
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Go here: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 7 right hand column.
You might also want to search through the registry for the name you want to get rid of and change any entries you find to the new name.
Thank you but the link is not working
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Old 01-23-2007, 12:39 PM   #4
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The link works for me, but for you I have attached the file that the link goes to so you can use it.
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Old 01-23-2007, 12:48 PM   #5
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Link works fine for me to.
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