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got a 2nd hand pc. how to change name on registry?
brightonman123
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whenever i open Word, Excel etc, it comes up with previous user's name..
is it easy to change so mine appears instead?
cheers!
is it easy to change so mine appears instead?
cheers!
Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
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Which version of Windows are you using?0
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Windows ME (its an old pc!)..Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
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You would need to change it through the registry, or uninstall and reinstall Office.0
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Hmm... and what version of Office are you using?brightonman123 wrote: »Windows ME0 -
so, which entry do i change? (assuming running regedit from the start buttom is right place to look..?)
:beer:Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
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I haven't the faintest idea. Do you have the original installation discs?brightonman123 wrote: »so, which entry do i change?0 -
Office 8.0, and also Internet Explorer 5.5..
i have no setup disc- it came from a council clearance.Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
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Why not install Open Office instead?Don't lie, thieve, cheat or steal. The Government do not like the competition.
The Lord Giveth and the Government Taketh Away.
I'm sorry, I don't apologise. That's just the way I am. Homer (Simpson)0 -
Looks like you'll have to replace MS Office with something else then; without installation media or a valid license key, you're technically obliged to remove it anyway. Unfortunately, the only real alternative I can think of is OpenOffice.org 2.brightonman123 wrote: »i have no setup disc- it came from a council clearance.
Have you considered ditching Windows and installing a Linux distribution instead?0 -
start/run/regedit. on the regedit toolbar edit then find. put in the old name and each time it finds it change it to your name.
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