How to Change the Registered Name for XP

The Windows XP operating system allows the computer owner to assign a registered name to a PC. This can be done during XP installation or when registering a new installation. It's good practice to change the registered name if, for example, you acquire a used computer. You can do this by accessing the Windows Registry Editor and changing a registry value, which takes only a few minutes.

Instructions

1. Go to the "Start" menu in the lower left corner of the screen and click on "Run."

2. Type "regedit" in the search line and click on "OK" to bring up the Windows Registry Editor.

3. Find and click on the following registry key:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version

4. Double-click the "Registered Owner" value in the right portion of the Registry Editor's window.

5. Type the new registered name in the "Value" field and click on "OK." Exit the Registry Editor and restart your computer to implement the change.

Tips & Warnings

• Right-click on the "My Computer" icon either on your desktop or in the "Start" menu and select "Properties" to view the new registered name of your computer.

References

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