New Computer old user Information

I was just given a Mac G3 Tower. And I am Trying to find out how to get rid of all the old user information. I am completely new to Macs. And going through the help menu is driving me insane.
Thanks

kingjoelking:
Welcome to Apple Discussions and the wonderful world of Mac computing.
You have two options:
1. If you have the Panther install disks the best way to get rid of everything is to completely reformat and erase the HDD, then reinstall Panther. You will have a clean HDD and a fresh OS installation. Please post back for directions.
2. If you have the Admin User password you can create a new admin account, log into the new account, then delete the old user Account. Here's how:
- Boot computer and log in
- Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Accounts
- Click on lock, and authenticate with Password
- Click the plus at the bottom of the list of Accounts to create new account.
- Set up Account Name, password etc. Be sure you have a password you can remember.
- Check box to allow user to administer computer.
- Go to Apple menu and select log out user at bottom of drop down menu.
- Log into the new user account just created.
- Select old user Account in list
- Click minus sign to delete account.
- Choose to delete account and accompanying data.
You now have your own user account, password, and the old User Account and associated data is no more.
Please do post back should you have further questions or comments.
Cheers
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