Help resetting preferences, inherited computer

I inherited this computer, don't have OS disks. Changed the Admin user account from the previous owner to a new name and password (I have his old password). His account name still appears as a Place in Finder. I am finding that some things don't seem to work right, such as setting Preferences in Safari. They revert back after I close and reopen Safari. I tried to change the clock appearance settings and they don't hold either. Can't seem to clear Dashboard widgets. Most of the time when I make changes it brings up my new User Account name and my new password works. Thanks!

get new OS disks and do a n erase and install of leopard. if the previous owner doesn't have them you can get the original install disks for that computer from apple for a nominal fee. if the computer didn't come with leopard then you are violating ULA by running leopard on it without owing the install disks. plus you need the install disk for various troubleshooting purposes.

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