I've gotten a new notebook and am giving my existing
computer to someone else. I want to remove my name from
the computer, resgistry etc. Can I do that (and how), or
do I hve to essentially reformat the hard drive and
reload windows?

Start / Run / Regedit click ok

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
Change the name in the RegisteredOwner key to your name and give that a
shot!


"Jonathan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:c26801c40896$8460a7a0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> I've gotten a new notebook and am giving my existing
> computer to someone else. I want to remove my name from
> the computer, resgistry etc. Can I do that (and how), or
> do I hve to essentially reformat the hard drive and
> reload windows?

Pretty much so. There are some ways to remove your name but Docs and
Settings, etc will remain.

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All the Best,
Kelly

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[AE-Windows® XP]

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http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util

"Jonathan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:c26801c40896$8460a7a0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> I've gotten a new notebook and am giving my existing
> computer to someone else. I want to remove my name from
> the computer, resgistry etc. Can I do that (and how), or
> do I hve to essentially reformat the hard drive and
> reload windows?