Have Windows 98 and did a full restore. Want to give the computer to someone else. The software programs are asking me to register them. Do I have to re-register them with my information (previously registered several years ago) or can I register them with the new owner's info? Thanks.Using the new owner's info should work fine. However, depending on what software you're talking about, there may no point in registration. Just SKIP it. Support for it may no longer be available anyway, due to its age.If you have the appropiate keys for each APP i would just have the new owner register them.
What programs are we discussing ? ?It is asking to register at the computer maker (Compaq), the Windows 98 program, and perhaps more. The system won't let me load everything as it requires registration for the TWO mentioned above. There are other programs that came with the computer and I'm thinking they will want registration, also.

Thanks for your responses!

Sharon D.sharond,just did exactly this a few days ago-only difference is i am keeping the computer. Really it makes no difference which way you decide (yours or theirs) . The only time it will become an issue (again) is if the new owner --for whatever reason--needs to reinstall the operating system again. However given that they have the key for their own O/S it will allow them to replace or overwrite yours.Soybean is exactly right microsoft no longer supports any versions of win.98 (however the O/S install or reinstall still demands a key registry insertion). So probably any key will suffice. However ONE aspect thus far not dealt with is is the win 98 an "upgrade" version (yours or theirs) if so another hassle arises-- at one point of the install you(they) will be asked to show evidence of a previous version (ie, win95 or if upgrading to SE (second edition) win 98). Something to consider if you load an upgrade and don't have the earlier o/s or the same with the new owner if they have an upgrade and don't have an earlier version from which an upgrade was a possibility. i assume that the only software we are concerned with is the operating system . truenorth
P.S just see your latest (additional info post) The computer is seeing it as a new computer now and is treating you as if you are using it for the 1st time. Hense the Compaq registration. That shouldn't create any PROBLEMS just complete the registration --i don't think their will be any propritory questions--even your previous id (address etc should not cause a problem).The only issue should be do you want the new owner to have to remember your id stuff or do they want to create their own? I am sure everything pertaining to that computer is no longer supported by Compaq now anyway--i have been down that road with them as well and if it is beyond warranty they will only talk to you for support if you agree to pay them.