VanguardLH wrote:
Ed Cryer wrote:

When you set up a brand new OEM PC, it takes you through account
creation before you can do anything (even install Macrium).
Your solution would restore that account.

Not a clue what you are talking about. WHAT account is forcibly
established when you "set up" a new OEM PC? The pre-built (OEM) PC is
already setup before you even get it. I've gotten stuck working on
several pre-builts and don't remember ever being forced to create some
"account" before the PC is usable nor after starting to use it.

The installation process asks for a 'Username' and a 'Password'.
*That* 'creates' the account. (At least that's the case for XP, Vista
and 8.1, so assume 7 is similar.)

So my (local) account is 'Frank'. The OEM (HP) didn't know that when
it shipped the laptop.

So yes, an account is created or at least named, which - in this
context - amounts to the same thing.

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Enlighten us what account you speak of.

The one with your name! :-)