+JiMo Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 This still relates to an earlier post about my “New-to-Me” laptop. Everything is going great, What I need help with is how do I re-register it in my name? I’ve already gone on to the manufacture's website and did their update/transfer of ownership. I changed the information within user accounts, (owner, user ID). When I look at Start, Control Panel, and System. It shows the previous owner as who it is registered to. How do I change this/update with M$? Or should I even bother with it? My thought was that if it was not registered to me it would cause some sort of conflict with other M$ products, i.e. M$ Office. The more detailed the instructions the less confusing it will be for me. Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Sounds like you need to look this up on M$'s site. The issue has to come up. Were I in your shoes though I'd reformat the entire laptop from scratch and remove all the old software, drivers etc. That in turn would have the desired effect you want plus give you a fresh start on the laptop. You would be suprised at how much faster the laptop runs without all the software clutter. Quote Link to comment
+JiMo Posted July 8, 2004 Author Share Posted July 8, 2004 One major problem NO DISK'S. I know, I know. You would not believe how much I paid for this even if you would have been their yourself. After talking to her for awhile she finally decided to let me have for the $$$ I was offering. She said that She had the disks, just not at that time. I'm supposed to be getting them in about 2 weeks after, vacations and such. So maybe it will have to wait until then. Quote Link to comment
+Allen_L Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 A very cheap price, missing disks, was she selling it out the back of a van with a bunch of other items? Quote Link to comment
+kgag Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Use the information from the following link.... http://www.petri.co.il/change_the_serial_in_windows_xp.htm This will really test your "geek status" so make sure that you know what you are doing or IT WILL hose your computer. Peace out, kgag. Quote Link to comment
+cameramonkey Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 As a professional IT guy (8 years in the field) I say dont worry about it if its just the name you see when you install programs, etc. That field is not really of any importance, and it doesnt affect the operation of the unit. Now as it was mentioned earlier, if it WAS purchased out of the back of a car, etc. then it might be a bigger deal. In that case I would scratch out the serials, and have a techie freind wipe it clean and start over. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 There is a way to do what you want by editing the registry, but you being a newbie at it, I wouldn't recommend it. You could easily hose the system. If you have a tech geek willing to give it a go, then PM me and I will advise where in the registry. Quote Link to comment
+DyverDown Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 There is also a util avail online (I can't seem to find it right now) that will do what you want as well... I used it myself... Quote Link to comment
+JiMo Posted July 9, 2004 Author Share Posted July 9, 2004 NO it did not come out of the back of a van. It was purchased from somebody that I work with. Long story short, she had many problems with the interface between the keyboard and chair, she knows somebody who is very tech savy, he all of the disks right now. Between him being on vacation, her next week, and myself the following week, it will be about 3 weeks before I get the disks. I was just hoping that I could get this done now. Thanks for the input Quote Link to comment
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