`, 24 August 2009 (UTC)  :Hello again. It is possible to usurp an account if it was created over a year ago, and it has no contributions - but often usernames are used on other projects, so it can get tricky. Normally, you can check such things with this tool, but right now, the tool server is not working. It might be by the time you read this though. Sorry that I cannot check it out - temporary 'technical difficulties'.  :I hope that this answers your question - ie if the account has never been used, you might be able to 'usurp' it, so see the instructions in WP:USURP. If it has been used (on any Wiki), then it is unlikely that you could take over the name - because of the licencing we use, it is important to keep track of 'who did what', even if they are no longer around. For more help, you can either;  *Leave a message on ; OR *Use a {{helpme}} - please create a new section at the end of your own talk page, put {{helpme}}, and ask your question - remember to 'sign' your name by putting ~~~~ at the end; OR *Talk to us live, with this or this.  :Please note that the single, best thing you can do to get used to Wikipedia is try the 'talk to us live' thingy. Hopefully I'll see you there later.  :Best wishes,  19:09`