I bought a used laptop and cannot remove the other persons name, or get to some files. How do i register this computer, and this product in my name???1 person needs an answerI do too

With a used computer, best practice is always to reinstall Windows/restore to factory condition. Most laptops come with a factory restore image on a special partition on the hard drive. The factory restore process is normally invoked by pressing a Function key (like F11) at computer startup. There will be a message as to which Function key to press on the screen when you first start your computer. You can also refer to your computer manual, or the computer mftr.'s website, or contact its tech support to see how to restore your computer to factory condition since each computer mftr. does it differently - sometimes even between models. These machines also usually have a utility with which to create physical recovery discs in case the hard drive needs to be replaced or the factory restore image is somehow damaged. If you did not create the physical recovery discs and/or damaged the recovery image, contact the computer mftr.'s tech support to order a recovery disc set. This is normally very inexpensive, around $20-25. If you are unwilling to do this (not recommended), you can change the registered owner here: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_change_owner.htm - Change the registered owner/company MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!

What would be advised to do is the same as the answer below, but if you want to change it, you could go tohttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/310441. This is a Mircosoft link and should work for your version of Windows.Timothy