Reset Computer Owner

Auzzey

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Hello,

I just purchased a used MacBook Pro 15" with OS X.

When ever the log in screen appears, the title is '"Previous owner's' Computer".

Personally, that is just annoying :P and I would love to be able to change the name and replace it with mine.

Thanks for your help!

-Austin
 
Go into System Preferences (under the Apple icon menu), then click "Sharing". Change the "Computer Name" field at the top.

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this is for tips and tricks, and tutorials, not questions, this should be in System and Software questions.

to answer your question, i would reccommend wiping and starting again. put the install disk in and reboot holding 'c', the reinstall Mac OS X using the 'Erase & Install' method.

there is no telling what the previous owner did, so to be sure, and safe, and for an overall better experience, always start wqith a clean machine.

oh, and remember to back up any documents/media that you've done since you bought it.
 
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