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Even at the time where it still stated "My Computer" it was already theirs. Because you could not access or modify a lot of system files.
No. You could. It was just more work and you could fubar things if you messed up. Playing around in the registry editor could get you places.
Only if you weren't brave enough.
Or if you didn't have Exroidal the Windows Wizard to hold your hand.
https://web.archive.org/web/20120722030922/http://www.vorck.com/windows/2ksp5.html