Changing Owners Name on Used Computer

[Simran]

Hello,

Few days Back ,I purchased a Second hand used and it is good working condition but when i open it has all the previous owner files and folder. although i deleted the file. but the name of the owner remains, i would like to rename it to my name please help.So Someone can please tell me How can I change it to my name thanks in advance.

[Maddox]

Try this for renaming your pc

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
   
   
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
   
   
3. Locate the following registry key:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
   
   
4. To change the company name, do the following:
   
   
5. In the right pane, double-click RegisteredOrganization. Under Value data, type the name that you want, and then click OK.
   
6. To change the name of the registered owner, do the following:
   In the right pane, double-click RegisteredOwner. Under Value data, type the name that you want, and then click OK.
   
7. Click Exit on the File menu to quit Registry Editor.

Hope it Help you

[Isaac1]

it you want to rename it on network then right click my computer,click properties then click rename (under network id tab properties)