I am using Windows XP Professional with SP3. This copy of Windows XP was given to me the company I worked for before I got laid off. I was part of a domain. As part of the domain I was not listed as an Administrator. Now that I am a single standalone user, can I change the setting so I can set myself up as an Administrator? Thank you.1 person needs an answerI do too

With a used computer, no matter its provenance, you should do a clean install of Windows. This is particularly true on a former domain member since there will be many domain policies "tattooed" on the system that will prevent you from enjoying your computer fully. http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows - What you will need on-hand MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!

Thank you Malkeleah.