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Office certification name

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  • Started 5 years ago by Russellkaren1
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Russellkaren1
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I bought a second hand PC, every time I start word or excel the previous owners name comes up. I want to change his name to mine. Thoughts?

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Scott
Scott
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Which version?

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Russellkaren1
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Microsoft Office XP Professional, version 5.1.2600 service pack 2 build 2600.
Thanks for asking!

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Scott
Scott
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Try opening Tools> Options> User Information. It may let you change from there.

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Russellkaren1
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I tried that, it allowed me to put my name in but that's all. After I saved my name and reopened word, my name showed up with his firm's name underneath (which is not visable in the user info place to change). Thoughts?

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michael
michael
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This may help:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290528

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Mike

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Scott
Scott
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There could very well be a registry hack, I just can't seem to find it.

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michael
michael
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Sorry Scott... above :P

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Scott
Scott
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Good one, Mike.

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Scott
Scott
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And just to be safe, in the unlikely event you ever lose a .doc ;)

http://lifehacker.com/software.....312831.php

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