I'm selling a computer with Win XP Home edition and would like to change the "Registered To" and "Company Name" in the system properties. Some time ago I saw a reg hack that allowed one to modify these values but cannot remember the procedure.
Thanks!
The best thing to do though would be to wipe it and reinstall the OS and software. And of course, make sure you aren't giving them software that you're keeping the discs for. No matter how thorough you think you were, you never know what files are left behind that they might find.
Make sure you notify the OEM of the new owner so that they can get tech support. If they'll support a second owner.
Thanks for the replies. I aggree that wiping and re-installing the OS is the best option but then you have to call M$ to activate the new OS, and I've done allready done it a few times in the last 6 months, I woulden't want them to pull the plug on me. - MS
Originally posted by: mschell
Thanks for the replies. I aggree that wiping and re-installing the OS is the best option but then you have to call M$ to activate the new OS, and I've done allready done it a few times in the last 6 months, I woulden't want them to pull the plug on me. - MS
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