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Task Sheet: Change the registered owner of                                      Version 1.0
                      Windows with this Registry tweak                                                Apr. 8, 2005


This was original published as a tip in the Windows XP newsletter.



Problem
When you install Windows, the installation procedure prompts you to enter an owner name and a company name.
Then, this information displays on the General tab of the System Properties dialog box under the Registered To
heading. Unfortunately, Windows doesn't provide you with a tool for changing this registration information when
transferring a system from one user to another. However, you can alter the registration information by editing the
Registry.


Warning
Making manual changes to the Windows Registry can have negative consequences on a system. Always make a
backup copy before you begin making changes.


Solution
Follow these seven steps to alter the owner and company information:


     1. Launch the Registry Editor (Regedit.exe)


     2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrent Version


     3. Locate and double-click the RegisteredOwner value

     4. When you see the Edit DWORD Value dialog box, change the Value Data setting to
        whatever owner name you want, and click OK

     5. Locate and double-click the RegisteredOrganization value

     6. When you see the Edit DWORD Value dialog box, change the Value Data setting to
        whatever company name you want, and click OK

     7. Close the Registry Editor and restart Windows XP in order for the changes to take effect.




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Published: April 8, 2005




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Change windows owner

  • 1. Task Sheet: Change the registered owner of Version 1.0 Windows with this Registry tweak Apr. 8, 2005 This was original published as a tip in the Windows XP newsletter. Problem When you install Windows, the installation procedure prompts you to enter an owner name and a company name. Then, this information displays on the General tab of the System Properties dialog box under the Registered To heading. Unfortunately, Windows doesn't provide you with a tool for changing this registration information when transferring a system from one user to another. However, you can alter the registration information by editing the Registry. Warning Making manual changes to the Windows Registry can have negative consequences on a system. Always make a backup copy before you begin making changes. Solution Follow these seven steps to alter the owner and company information: 1. Launch the Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) 2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrent Version 3. Locate and double-click the RegisteredOwner value 4. When you see the Edit DWORD Value dialog box, change the Value Data setting to whatever owner name you want, and click OK 5. Locate and double-click the RegisteredOrganization value 6. When you see the Edit DWORD Value dialog box, change the Value Data setting to whatever company name you want, and click OK 7. Close the Registry Editor and restart Windows XP in order for the changes to take effect. Page 1 Copyright ©2005 CNET Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. For more downloads and a free TechRepublic membership, please visit http://techrepublic.com.com/2001-6240-0.html
  • 2. Change the registered owner of Windows with this Registry tweak Additional resources • Sign up for the Windows XP newsletter, delivered on Thursdays • See all of TechRepublic's newsletter offerings • The Anatomy of Windows XP's System Information tool (TechRepublic) • Add Safe Mode to the standard Windows XP boot menu (TechRepublic) Version history Version: 1.0 Published: April 8, 2005 Tell us what you think TechRepublic downloads are designed to help you get your job done as painlessly and effectively as possible. Because we're continually looking for ways to improve the usefulness of these tools, we need your feedback. Please take a minute to drop us a line and tell us how well this download worked for you and offer your suggestions for improvement. Thanks! —The TechRepublic Downloads Team Page 2 Copyright ©2005 CNET Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. For more downloads and a free TechRepublic membership, please visit http://techrepublic.com.com/2001-6240-0.html