[BrooklynB]

I had the same problem. I tried the software but it didn't work. The main
directory retains the old name. Any other ideas?

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Change the Computer's Registered Owner in Windows XP
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_change_owner.htm
>
> Microsoft Registration: Start > Run and type: REGWIZ /R ,
> and hit enter.
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "John Smith" wrote:
>
> | Hi
> | I have a PC with XP on it - shop demo model and I want
> | it to have my name on it - under system properties it has
> | someone elses name. What can I do please?
>
>

[Wesley Vogel]

** THIS UTILITY DOES NOT CHANGE
ANYTHING TO DO WITH USER ACCOUNTS **
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_change_owner.htm

What main directory?

X:\Documents and Settings??

You have to create a new account.

To create a new user account
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/lsm_create_new_user.mspx

To add a new user to the computer
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/usercpl_add_user.mspx

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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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:E54C5355-12DE-4F03-B25D-7140E1A2DB60@microsoft.com,
BrooklynB <BrooklynB@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> I had the same problem. I tried the software but it didn't work. The main
> directory retains the old name. Any other ideas?
>
> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Change the Computer's Registered Owner in Windows XP
>> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_change_owner.htm
>>
>> Microsoft Registration: Start > Run and type: REGWIZ /R ,
>> and hit enter.
>>
>> --
>> Carey Frisch
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows XP - Shell/User
>>
>> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> "John Smith" wrote:
>>
>>> Hi
>>> I have a PC with XP on it - shop demo model and I want
>>> it to have my name on it - under system properties it has
>>> someone elses name. What can I do please?