Hello,
I obtained information on how to change the "Registered Owner" from the
link below.
Just remember to backup the registry, in case a restoration of the registry
is needed, if
something goes wrong.
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vista/vista_registry_registeredowner.htm
This is information taken from that page.
Vista Registry - RegisteredOwner and RegisteredOrganization
When you buy a machine with Vista pre-installed, sometimes OEM's leave their
name in your copy of Vista (or XP). A little research reveals that such
names are stored in registry values called: RegisteredOwner and
RegisteredOrganization. Here is a registry hack to edit the value to
reflect your organization.
As a bonus, I have an amusing story featuring Evans Twp and his experience
of RegisteredOwner.
To see what I am talking about call for 'winver'. In Vista, click in the
Start Search dialog box, and then type: winver.
Topics for RegisteredOwner
Instructions for Editing RegisteredOwner
Key Points for RegisteredOwner
The Story of Evans Twp and RegisteredOwner
Instructions for Editing RegisteredOwner or RegisteredOrganization
Launch Regedit (See more details on starting regedit)
Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\.
Alternatively, in Regedit, click the Edit menu, Find, and then type:
RegisteredOwner in the dialog box.
Double click on the REG_SZ called RegisteredOwner.
Change the value to a name of your choice.
Repeat the above instructions for RegisteredOrganization.
Exit Regedit and launch Start Search, type winver in the dialog box.
Key Points for RegisteredOwner
Is RegisteredOwner a value in HKCU** or HKLM?
Answer: HKLM
Do you have to add a value, or modify an existing setting?
Answer: Modify
Is it a String Value or a DWORD?
Answer: String (REG_SZ).
Do you need to Restart, or merely Logoff / Logon?
Answer: neither, just type 'Winver' in Vista's Start Search dialog box.
** HKLM is an abbreviation of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, and HKCU is shorthand for
HKEY_CURRENT_USER. These acronyms are so well known that you can even use
them in .reg files, Vista will understand and obey the registry instruction.
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