Two macbook pro computer sealing setup

Ok my wife just called me. She has a 17"macbook pro and a student has a 15" macbook pro. They are in the same room. When the student boots her computer it comes up saying it is my wife's computer. when it tries to open office it says a copy already open. I told her to shut down airport and when she reboots it stills says it is my wife's computer.
What is going on here? Which I was there.

It would be helpful if you provided the OSX you are using and what if anything you may have tried to rectify the situation.
You may look at this comprehensive trouble shooting guide for a start:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3353
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