Installing XP Pro

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Some time ago during an install of Windows XP Pro, I was asked for my name &
also for my company name, which I entered, I now need to change the "company
name" is this possible without reinstalling windows?
Thanks for any replies.
 
user said:
Some time ago during an install of Windows XP Pro, I was asked for my name
& also for my company name, which I entered, I now need to change the
"company name" is this possible without reinstalling windows?
Thanks for any replies.
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Why? It doesn't appear anywhere AFAIK.....
 
user said:
Some time ago during an install of Windows XP Pro, I was asked for my name &
also for my company name, which I entered, I now need to change the "company
name" is this possible without reinstalling windows?
Thanks for any replies.
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If you are inclined to do so use regedit and search for company name and
keep hitting f3 until you have found all instances and it says
finished.... thats if your bored. I am sure there is an app out there
somewhere.

Rob
 
user said:
Some time ago during an install of Windows XP Pro, I was
asked for my name & also for my company name, which I
entered, I now need to change the "company name" is this
possible without reinstalling windows? Thanks for any
replies.
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How to Change Name and Company Information After You Install
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310441

or if you want an automated solution

Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP
Line 7, right hand column, Change Registered Owner and
Organization
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
Some time ago during an install of Windows XP Pro, I was asked for my name
& also for my company name, which I entered, I now need to change the
"company name" is this possible without reinstalling windows?
Thanks for any replies.
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From Start | Run | enter Regedit, click OK. Navigate to this

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\RegisteredOrganization

Right click Registered organization, choose Modify and type in the name you
want.

For an automated edit get it from Doug Knox' site:
http://www.dougknox.com/
Win XP Utilities
Change Owner and Organization
 
user said:
Some time ago during an install of Windows XP Pro, I was asked for my name &
also for my company name, which I entered, I now need to change the "company
name" is this possible without reinstalling windows?
Thanks for any replies.
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To fix the "Registered to" information for WinNT/2K/XP, you can use
Start > Run > Regedit.exe to edit:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\RegisteredOwner

and:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current
Version\RegisteredOrganization

How this will affect the name displayed in previously installed
applications will vary depending upon each individual program; some read
the registered owner information dynamically, while others read it only
during their installation.



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Gordon said:
Why? It doesn't appear anywhere AFAIK.....
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Actually, the registered owner and company information appear in a lot
of places, especially during the installation process of other
applications, and in most Microsoft applications.


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Bruce Chambers

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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
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