You can easily change the registered owners name of your Windows Vista computer by doing either one of these two methods. This can come in handy if you enter wrong owners name info when you setup your PC, or maybe you have bought a second hand PC with someone else’s registered info.

Using Software

This software is the easiest way to change registered name info on your Windows Vista computer, it does require you to edit your registy or do any other complex things. To run the software just click the link below to run the software, it will then go through all the steps with you so you can easily change all details.

Change your Microsoft Windows Vista Registered and Organization Name

Editing Your Registry

If you are experienced enough to be able to edit your registry then this method will work for you. Start off by going to this location;

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

  • Find the key RegisteredOwner
  • Change the value to your new registered name
  • Done

You can make sure the name has been changed by typing winver.exe into your start menu, it will give you all the details.

Vista Registered Name