Rename the system folder.

I inherited a computer at work. How can I change the computer registered to? The former owner is under documents and settings as a system folder of windows that cannot be renamed.

With a used computer, regardless of its origin, recommended is to do a clean install of Windows. Then you can configure it with your own information.

http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean install - how-to
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows - what you will need at hand

If for any reason, you can do this (not recommended):

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_change_owner.htm - Change the owner/company registered MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - Don ' t Panic!

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