Reconfigure a used Macbook

[donmash]

I just bought a used macbook from the original user. I have changed all the sign in authorities to the new user.

However when in the finder there is the house icon, and it still has the old users name. When I go to get info, it is grey and can't be changed. I know there has to be a simple way to change this but I just can't figure it out.

 

[mcavjame]

Why not just delete that user and make a new user for the new owner. Personally, I would have done a fresh install and avoid such hassles.

This link may help:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1428

 

[donmash]

This link may help:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1428

That link is for 10.3.9 and earlier. I have 10.5.5 installed.

The computer was used, but only for a week, and only used the Itunes. What process are you speaking about when you talk about doing a fresh install?

 

[SuperSnake2012]

Do you have the Leopard install DVD? I'd recommend just formatting your hard drive and reinstalling the operating system. If that's not an option, have you tried making a new user and deleting the old one?

 

[donmash]

Do you have the Leopard install DVD? I'd recommend just formatting your hard drive and reinstalling the operating system. If that's not an option, have you tried making a new user and deleting the old one?

What is the proper process to back up what ever has been added before I format???

I do have the Leopard DVD's so I can format it.

 

[SuperSnake2012]

http://kb.iu.edu/data/ages.html

I haven't done in a long time so I'm basing my reply off this website. Have the Leopard DVD in your drive, and hold C while the computer boots to go into the installer.