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Errol - 13 Jan 2004 13:59 GMT

I gave a friend an old PC.But how do I delete my name
from the registration.When the new owner powers on the PC
my name comes up in the ID line & it asks for password.Of
course once this box is closed the computer proceeds with
its self test.But how do yuo delete this?

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philo - 13 Jan 2004 15:08 GMT

> I gave a friend an old PC.But how do I delete my name
> from the registration.When the new owner powers on the PC
> my name comes up in the ID line & it asks for password.Of
> course once this box is closed the computer proceeds with
> its self test.But how do yuo delete this?

go to

start...find

and search for *.pwl

then delete the file(s)

now, when windows starts...you can backup over your name (if it still comes
up)
and enter their name

btw: since your name and personal info will still be on the computer
you might want to format the drive and reinstall windows before
giving it to your friend... if nothing else...be sure to delete all entries
in your mailbox and address book

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MPeshlakai - 15 Jan 2004 05:38 GMT

Dont forget the password list in the system.ini file. Start, run, type
sysedit, press the enter key,
click on the system.ini bar, scroll down to [Password Lists] and delete the
name.

> > I gave a friend an old PC.But how do I delete my name
> > from the registration.When the new owner powers on the PC
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> giving it to your friend... if nothing else...be sure to delete all entries
> in your mailbox and address book

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Gerry Voras - 15 Jan 2004 03:38 GMT

Is the password happening during 'the power on self test or is it during the
WIn95 boot sequence?

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