I just bought a new computer, but it did not come with an installation disc, but had windows vista home premium already installed. I want to change who the computer is registered to and the organization, but I don't want to reinstall the OS because I don't have the disk. (I think you enter this information in when you first install your OS and it asks you)How do I change who my computer is registered to?To begin, first verify the registration details of your Windows computer. For Windows XP and Windows Vista click on Start and right-click on My Computer (just Computer). You will see the screen shown below. For privacy purposes I have blurred my product key.
In order to change your registered user name, you will need to edit this information in your registry. Note: Editing the registry has the potential to cause serious (and unrecoverable) damage to your PC. If you are at all uncomfortable editing the registry, please do not attempt the following.In Windows Vista, open your registry by clicking the Start Menu and typing regedit. Windows will prompt you for confirmation before running the Registry Editor.In Windows XP, open your registry by going to Start and then Run and typing regedit.In your registry you will have several choices, untie the tab named HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Continue to navigate through the registry by untying the following tabs: Software, Microsoft, Windows NT, Current Version.The Current Version will have two editable sections called RegisteredOrganization and RegisteredOwner.
In order to change either of these fields double click the field name and enter your information in the %26quot;Value data%26quot; section and click OK
When you are satisfied with your entries, exit the Registry Editor and your new values will be present when you open My Computer properties (Computer properties in Vista).
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http://www.petri.co.il/change_registeredHow do I change who my computer is registered to?There is several third programs which will do this. Do a search in Download.com. Search for tweak program.
I like Tweaknow power pack. You can add other information and turn off or on features. I guessing you are running windows. There one thing you cannot change or delete the first user name.
I have done this on several computers.
