Windows XP transfer of Ownership

[Guest]

Is it possible to change who the windows XP software is registered to?
Currrently under my computer/properties/ it lists Registered to: previous
owner name.

Can this be changed? Does it need to be changed?

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Is it possible to change who the windows XP software is registered to?
Currrently under my computer/properties/ it lists Registered to:
previous owner name.

Can this be changed? Does it need to be changed?

Answered in another newsgroup. Please do not send the same message
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[Bruce Chambers]

Is it possible to change who the windows XP software is registered to?
Currrently under my computer/properties/ it lists Registered to: previous
owner name.

Can this be changed? Does it need to be changed?

With second-hand computers, especially if acquired from strangers
but perhaps even if acquired from a family member or friend, your wisest
course of action would probably be to format the hard drives and start
fresh. You don't want to get in trouble because the original owner may
have filled the hard drive with kiddie porn, or have problems because
the original owner downloaded/installed viruses or other malware.

However, to fix the "Registered to" information for WinNT/2K/XP,
you can use Start > Run > Regedit.exe to edit:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\RegisteredOwner

and:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current
Version\RegisteredOrganization

How this will affect the name displayed in previously installed
applications will vary depending upon each individual program; some
read the registered owner information dynamically, while others read
it only during installation.

The user profile folders (C:\Documents and Settings\Username)
_cannot_ be renamed, even if the associated user account has been.
So, your best course of action would be to log on using the built-in
Administrator account, create a new user account, with the username
desired. You can then delete the old user account(s).

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

How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151


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[Michael Stevens]

Is it possible to change who the windows XP software is registered to?
Currrently under my computer/properties/ it lists Registered to:
previous owner name.

Can this be changed? Does it need to be changed?

Sell or transfer XP to new computer.
#8 on the FAQ list.
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#8

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[Manny Borges]

Since the technical how-tos have been answered by the other posters, Let me
answer you this way.

I own a blender. I went and wrote my name on the bottom.

If I sell you the blender, you are free to wipe that name off since it has
no actual connection to the functionality of the blender.

The warrantee card is a different matter, but is unrelated in this metaphor.
.



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Manny Borges
MCSE NT4-2003 (+ Security)
MCT, Certified Cheese Master

There are 10 kinds of people in the world. Those who do understand binary
and those who don't.