How to Change a Registration Name in XP

Registration name on a Windows XP-based computer can be changed by using the Registry Editor. Registry Editor allows you to change the settings of the Windows XP system registry that contains information about how your computer runs. Modifying the registry without a good understanding of its working is not recommended as incorrect changes can damage your system.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Change a Registration Name in XP

1. Go to "Start" and click on "Run."

2. Type "regedit" in the 'Open' box and then click on "OK."

3. Click on the '+' sign next to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" to expand it.

4. Click on the '+' sign next to "SOFTWARE" to expand it.

5. Click on the '+' sign next to "Microsoft" to expand it.

6. Click on the '+' sign next to "Windows NT" to expand it.

7. Click on "CurrentVersion."

8. Double-click on "RegisteredOrganization" in the right pane to change the company name.

9. Type the new name in the "Value data" box and then click on "OK."

10. Double-click on "RegisteredOwner" in the right pane to change the owner name.

11. Type the new name in the "Value data" box and then click on "OK."

References

• Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out, Second Edition; Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, and Craig Stinson; 2004

Resources

• Windows XP Help & How-to