Bought a used computer and want to reregister it so that it has my

[Kennith Driver]

I bought a used computer and it keeps using data from the first owner how do
I reregister it so that I can put my information in.

 

[Tom [Pepper] Willett]

Reinstall/Reformat Windows.

:I bought a used computer and it keeps using data from the first owner how
do
: I reregister it so that I can put my information in.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I bought a used computer and it keeps using data from the first
owner how do I reregister it so that I can put my information in.

Take the installation media that came with the computer (and/or the method
that it came with originally from the manufacturer) and format/install from
scratch - so you know what is on the computer from day one.

 

[Gerry]

Kennith

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_change_owner.htm

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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[JS]

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.
This assumes that you have all the media (CDs) that came with the PC.
Note that some manufactures may not provide a Windows XP install CD but have
a hidden recovery partition, in which case you need to read the
documentation.
If you have a Laptop: The Windows Key Code sticker should be on the bottom
of the laptop
(you will need this to do the install).
If you have a Desktop the Key Code sticker may be on the side of the case or
with the CD Media
Note: make certain you have a 'Drivers' CD, if not go to the manufacturer's
web site and download all the drivers (Video, Sound, Network, Etc.).
If your PC came with a Windows XP CD then you can perform a clean install
per
the info provided at the last part of this post.

Before you do the 'Clean Install' download and install the following
utility:
Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
It does a good job of providing a wealth of information, including installed
software and hardware configuration.

Now if you choose to do that clean install of Windows XP, here's how!!!
How to do a Clean Install of Windows XP:
Note: If You have a Windows XP CD: Change the BIOS setting to Boot from CD
drive first.
Then see below:
From Michael Steven's: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
more info: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/XPClean.htm
and: http://www.theeldergeek.com/clean_installation_of_windows_xp.htm
also: http://www.bootdisk.com/

Again note: Make sure you have the drivers you need for your motherboard,
video card, sound card, Etc.

If you are doing a Clean Install on an existing PC that has XP already
installed:
Verify your CD or Sticker Key code matches what Belarc Advisor reports for
your existing install.

Note: OEM Windows (installed at the factory) installations usually have a
sticker
located on the PC or laptop case and may not match the factory installed key
as reported by Belarc Advisor.
This is normal as the factory uses their own internal key code,
you need to use the code on the sticker.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

On Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:05:03 -0700, Kennith Driver <Kennith

I bought a used computer and it keeps using data from the first owner how do
I reregister it so that I can put my information in.

If I acquired a used computer, no matter who previously owned it, the
first thing I would do with it would be to reinstall the operating
system cleanly. You have no idea how the computer has been maintained,
what has been installed incorrectly, what is missing, what viruses and
spyware there may be, etc. I wouldn't want to live with somebody
else's mistakes and problems, possibility of kiddy porn, etc., and I
wouldn't recommend that anyone else do either.