Q: How to change the user name on my macbook pro?
I have a Macbook Pro 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (2011) running OS X Version 10.8 at the moment and it has Office for Mac. I bought it near new off someone who had understandably registered his name as the user name. I would like to change the user name to mine and of course I have the admin password. I have read various posts and the concensus seems to be that I can only change the user name if I factory reinstall. I have the Mac OS X Snow Leopard Version 10.6 disc, but I do not have an Office for Mac disc, so I would rather not be without my Office suite if I can help it.
Does anyone know of a way I can change the user name:
1) Without the need for a complete reinstall
2) With a 'partial' reinstall that lets me keep the version of Office for Mac I currently have (I suspect this is doubtful)
3) Or maybe a way to create another user name that I can use so that when I turn on my Mac, it is only that user name that comes up? (not Guest) I don't have a problem with his user name being on my computer, I have a receipt etc. I just find it frustrating having to explain away why I'm not John Doe but have John Doe's computer on a regular basis!
Any help would be much appreciated. I appreciate a full install will require back up etc. and if need be, that's okay for me to do.
Thanks for your help.
Posted on Jun 7, 2013 6:33 PM
