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RE: Thrift store Dell

Posted by GTShelby350 on August 7, 2008 at 11:52:03:
First thing I'd do with any computer from a thrift store (or any second-hand computer for that matter) is reformat the hard drive and install everything fresh. Who knows what kind of spyware, keyloggers, etc. were left on that thing by the person who donated it.

If XP was already installed on a used computer it should've been registered. I wouldn't take any chances and just wipe the slate clean.