Change the REGISTERED TO name?

[DC]

I just got a brand new IBM laptop from our IS Department. It was set-up for
another employee and at the last minute it ended up going to me. I'd like
to change the "registered to" name that I see in the System Properties under
the General tab from his name to mine. Everytime I bring up new software,
it shows his name and I'd just as soon have mine there. I'm sure there is
some file I can edit to fix this.

Thanks.
DC

 

[Norm]

Follow these instructions:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310441&Product=winxp

 

[randwulf57]

DC:
"How to Change Name and Company Information After You Install Windows XP"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310441&Product=winxp

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

See www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Change Registered Owner and
Organization.

 

[DC]

Thanks. That did the trick.

DC:
"How to Change Name and Company Information After You Install Windows XP"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310441&Product=winxp

 

[Kenny]

I've asked this before but was never clear on the answer. Does this change
the registered name on ALL the software installed or only XP?

 

[randwulf57]

DC:
You're welcome.
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randwulf57

Thanks. That did the trick.



http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310441&Product=winxp there

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Only XP. New software installs should pick up the changed information.
Some old installs, might, but I wouldn't bet on it.