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I just got a new computer with XP. I'm using XP for the first time. Someone
else set it up for me and now their name is the main user and it says it
cannot be changed. is there a way to change it so the default is my correct
name?
 
Start -> Run -> Regedit -> OK -> go to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

-> change the value for RegisteredOwner.
 
Johnny B. Good:

I got to "currentversion" but i don't see where to "change the value for
RegisteredOwner." Any ideas?
 
I found it, but I changed it and when I go to explore all users-->local disc
C:-->Documents and settings it still has the old name. Any way to change
this?
 
You cannot change the name of a user folder (but you can change the user
account name via Control Panel -> User Accounts -> [account name] -> Change
my name). As a workaround, you can create a new user account with
administrator privileges, and copy your data (Desktop, My Documents,
Favorites, etc.) to it. Then log off, log into the new account, and delete
the old account from Control Panel.
In my humble opinion, it's not worth the trouble just to get a new user
folder name.
 
hutding21 said:
I just got a new computer with XP. I'm using XP for the first time.
Someone else set it up for me and now their name is the main user
and
it says it cannot be changed. is there a way to change it so the
default is my correct name?
Click to expand...


HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783


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hutding21 said:
I just got a new computer with XP. I'm using XP for the first time.
Someone else set it up for me and now their name is the main user
and
it says it cannot be changed. is there a way to change it so the
default is my correct name?
Click to expand...


You cannot upgrade or convert from one language version of the OS
to another, so you'll have to purchase and use the full version of
WinXP (in whatever language you want) to perform a clean installation.

Cannot Upgrade or Install a Different Language Version of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282089

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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having
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Hi,

You can change the computer name under System Info and your user name on the
Welcome Screen and for registered owner, but not under Documents and
Settings. You would need to create another profile for that (in your case,
copy the profile). Info below:

Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

In the right pane, double click RegisteredOwner and change the Value data.

Or you can use this automated script:

Change Registered Owner and Organization (Line 7)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Change Computer Name (Line 109)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Change My Computer Name to User Name (Line 131)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

How to change the company name and user name in Office XP programs
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=290528

How to Copy or Remove a User Profile
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_logon.htm

HOW TO: Create a Custom Default User Profile:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q305709


/taskbarplus!.htm
 
hutding21 said:
I got to "currentversion" but i don't see where to "change the value for
RegisteredOwner." Any ideas?
Click to expand...

Be sure you are looking in Windows NT (with a space in it) and not
WindowsNT (without). Highlight its Current version and in the right
pane double click on Registered Owner - an Edit box will open to type in
the correct data
 
Kelly said:
Hi,
Click to expand...
You can change the computer name under System Info and your user name on the Welcome Screen and for registered owner, but not under Documents and Settings. You would need to create another profile for that (in your case, copy the profile).
Click to expand...
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You say it isnt possible to change a user name except document and settings
names. Another post I read suggested to find all names of that user in
Regedit using search and replace them with one you want to change to. Is it
possible that way?
It would be a tedious task but I inherited my ex-step-fathers computer and
we never got along so im willing o try anything.
Can i create a new user and just drag everything into my new account?
 
You say it isnt possible to change a user name except document and
settings names. Another post I read suggested to find all names of
that user in Regedit using search and replace them with one you want
to change to. Is it possible that way?
It would be a tedious task but I inherited my ex-step-fathers computer
and we never got along so im willing o try anything.
Can i create a new user and just drag everything into my new account?
Click to expand...

In your case, what you want to do is create a new user account for
yourself, copy over whatever data you want, and then delete the old
account. You will need to log into the new account once before you can
copy anything to it.

Copy a User Account -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=811151

Malke
 
Thank you Malke, I'll definitely do that.

Just out of curiosity... I still wonder if the 'documents and settings' user
name can be changed in regedit by manually replacing the old names? I ask
because It was suggested by a random poster with no credentials


:

"brand dub wrote"

A post I read suggested to find all names of that user in Regedit using
search and replace them with one you want to change to. Is it possible that
way?
 
Hello brand,

Yes, you can, provided that you make admin account.

bd> "Kelly" wrote:
bd>bd> --------------------------------------------------------------------
bd> -----------
bd>
bd> You say it isnt possible to change a user name except document and
bd> settings names. Another post I read suggested to find all names of
bd> that user in Regedit using search and replace them with one you want
bd> to change to. Is it possible that way? It would be a tedious task
bd> but I inherited my ex-step-fathers computer and we never got along
bd> so im willing o try anything. Can i create a new user and just drag
bd> everything into my new account?
bd>
GALAracunala
http://free-st.t-com.hr/GALAracunala/
 
Thank you for that GALAracunala,
Ive gained some experience with regedit by ressetting permissions damaged by
a virus so I might try it for another user.

this is what I wanted to change.
Ive already created a NEW admin account and when switching users in the
owners account with taskman I noticed all users have the same 'user -
HFUQ108...' signatures. In my account, identities sport a name which makes it
easier to identify accounts. There are three accounts, all administrators and
the owners accounts name is 'user'. Is there a way to display names in
taskman from all accounts? I thought if I changed the 'owners' name from
'user' to 'insert name' in regedit it might work?
 
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