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changing user details in XP.

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by peter_michael_bennett

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I have just brought a number of second hand PC running Windows XP Home & Professional.
I want to change the details in System Properties from the previous owner to my details.
Does anyone know how to do this? I know it is a registry fix.

thanks

peter

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by w2ktechman

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\
The Owner information is in the keys called RegisteredOwner and RegisteredOrganization

by philhbc

use backup / restor wiaerd.
back up the C:\WINDOWS\system32\config folder on the good machine and restore it to the new machines.

this file size verys. mine is 33 mbs. if you have a rev drive availible, it would be a good idea to use it. you cant back up to CDs. if you use floppys, buy a new pack, ure gonna need them.
this is going to be time consuming.

if you network the new and old pcs, you can copy and paste over the network.

by hozcanhan

don't use this as a copyright violation ..ok !
use regedit from the start menu's run option.
do a search on "RegisteredOwner" . there is the owner and organization entry. If you think/beleive have paid microsoft legally write in what you wish .
good luck

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