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> In The Interest Of Privacy...., How can I remove my name from my comp.
poorsickpc
post Apr 13 2005, 03:45 PM
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Can anyone help me rid my full name from my computer?

When I got my computer a few years ago I was horrified that the computer company had set it all up using my first and last name. They have placed this info in the 'owner' of the computer and also named a folder in Documents and Settings. Who knows where else.

I've always hated it, knowing that my full name is appearing on thousands of cookies, but after fixing my computer over the past few days with the help LDTate analyzing my HijackThis log and giving fantastic advice,..I've not only learned so much more about computer threats, I've also become a little more paranoid about my name being there.

Am I just being silly,..or is this a wise thing to do??
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post Apr 26 2005, 04:47 PM
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hi,

well i had something to try but after re-reading your post it seems it may not work.

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When I go to start>settings>control panel>Users and passwords, the user profile folder that has my full name on it doesn't appear there


does your log in name appear there? do you use something else when you log on the computer. you should recognize it under users/ passwords?
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- poorsickpc   In The Interest Of Privacy....   Apr 13 2005, 03:45 PM
- - shelf life   Hi, try this: Right click on my computer and sel...   Apr 13 2005, 08:45 PM
- - poorsickpc   Hi Shelf Life and thankyou. I have done that,..bu...   Apr 23 2005, 11:47 PM
- - shelf life   look here: start>settings>control panel>U...   Apr 24 2005, 04:35 PM
- - poorsickpc   I have to admit,..I have never understood how the ...   Apr 24 2005, 05:31 PM
- - shelf life   hi, well i had something to try but after re-read...   Apr 26 2005, 04:47 PM

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