I spelled my name wrong when I registered my computer lol

[Guest]

The name my computer is registered too is spell wrong. IT is a windows folder now how do I change it. When I click control panelt \ performance and maintinance \ system . Under the General Tab it says my computer is registered to and my name is mispelled how do I change this without losing any programs or restoring system

 

[Haus]

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

 

[Michael Stevens]

The name my computer is registered too is spell wrong. IT is a
windows folder now how do I change it. When I click control panelt \
performance and maintinance \ system . Under the General Tab it says
my computer is registered to and my name is mispelled how do I change
this without losing any programs or restoring system?

Change it in the regsirty at
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
on the RegisteredOwner key.
Click on or copy and paste the link below into your web browser address bar.
Change Registered Owner
http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#change
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[Wislu Plethora]

-----Original Message-----
The name my computer is registered too is spell wrong.

IT is a windows folder now how do I change it. When I
click control panelt \ performance and maintinance \
system . Under the General Tab it says my computer is
registered to and my name is mispelled how do I change
this without losing any programs or restoring system?

.

What makes you think you can spell it correctly if given a
second chance?

 

[Lynn W]

Hi, I just tried that as when I reinstalled my XP I only typed in my
Christian name instead of my full name. I have followed the instructions
and then rebooted but when I go to System - General Tab it still says
Registered to Lynn. It hasn't altered.

 

[Ian Smythe]

The name my computer is registered too is spell wrong. IT is a windows folder now how do I change it. When I click control panelt \ performance and maintinance \ system . Under the General Tab it says my computer is registered to and my name is mispelled how do I change this without losing any programs or restoring system?

Well if you don't know or can't correct it, just write it on a piece
of paper and use it all the time. No big deal. Then take a course in
spelling! Your own name, you mis-spelled. No more comments are needed! :-(

 

[Alan]

Hello Lynn,

Maybe you had problems because you put in your Christian name rather than
your Hindu name (bad joke, I know).

In any case, go to Kelly's Korner at
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

On line 7, right-hand side, download the little VB script from the Change
Registered Owner and Organization link.

This script works. I just changed my name and organization a few times and
then back to my original settings -- none of which, of course, are my real
name or organization anyway. :>

Alan

 

[Lynn W]

Well if you don't know or can't correct it, just write it on a piece

of paper and use it all the time. No big deal. Then take a course in
spelling! Your own name, you mis-spelled. No more comments are needed! :-(

Perhaps he just mistyped it

 

[Unknown]

Search for the misspelled name in the registry and change it there.