Guest Sammy Castagna Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 During install when the name of the person is entered as user of the computer is it possible to rename the computer with out a format and reinstall? The only thing on the xp pro machine now is the os. So if I need to do it now it would be a good time. Someone else installed the os I don't know why they used their name. Thank you Sammy
Guest JS Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 Re: changing a computer to a new name How to change a computer name http://support.microsoft.com/kb/295017 JS "Sammy Castagna" <sammycastagna@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:ectH2IlxHHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > During install when the name of the person is entered as user of the > computer is it possible to rename the computer with out a format and > reinstall? The only thing on the xp pro machine now is the os. So if I > need to do it now it would be a good time. Someone else installed the os I > don't know why they used their name. > > Thank you Sammy >
Guest Pegasus \(MVP\) Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 Re: changing a computer to a new name "Sammy Castagna" <sammycastagna@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:ectH2IlxHHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > During install when the name of the person is entered as user of the > computer is it possible to rename the computer with out a format and > reinstall? The only thing on the xp pro machine now is the os. So if I > need to do it now it would be a good time. Someone else installed the os I > don't know why they used their name. > > Thank you Sammy > Click Start / Help, then look for help on "computer name". There is a whole section dedicated to renaming a computer.
Guest Sammy Castagna Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 Re: changing a computer to a new name Thanks "JS" <@> wrote in message news:uLsdqQlxHHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > How to change a computer name > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/295017 > > JS > > "Sammy Castagna" <sammycastagna@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:ectH2IlxHHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> During install when the name of the person is entered as user of the >> computer is it possible to rename the computer with out a format and >> reinstall? The only thing on the xp pro machine now is the os. So if I >> need to do it now it would be a good time. Someone else installed the os >> I don't know why they used their name. >> >> Thank you Sammy >> > >
Guest Detlev Dreyer Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 Re: changing a computer to a new name "Sammy Castagna" <sammycastagna@hotmail.com> wrote: > During install when the name of the person is entered as user of the > computer is it possible to rename the computer with out a format and > reinstall? You can change the computer name at any time. Control Panel > System > Computer Name tab > Change. -- d-d
Guest nass Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 RE: changing a computer to a new name "Sammy Castagna" wrote: > During install when the name of the person is entered as user of the > computer is it possible to rename the computer with out a format and > reinstall? The only thing on the xp pro machine now is the os. So if I need > to do it now it would be a good time. Someone else installed the os I don't > know why they used their name. > > Thank you Sammy Open the run command by clicking Start >> Run and type in: regedit.exe click [OK] or Hit Enter on your Keyboard. On the Registry Editor locate the Key Mentioned like this: [-] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\RegisteredOwner = and change the Name to what you have in Mind HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\RegisteredOrganization = change to whatever name you want like workgroup for ex. then after finish close the Registry and Reboot the machine. Also by Right click My Computer and select properties then click Computer name Tab. Or Change the Computer's Registered Owner in Windows XP http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_change_owner.htm line 109 and 131 (right hand side): http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm HTH. Let us know. Regards, nass ------ http://www.nasstec.co.uk
Guest Sammy Castagna Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 Re: changing a computer to a new name Yes this is what I guess I am trying to say. The name that appears in the start menu. Sammy "nass" <nass@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:BBC45CCE-5CB0-4B5B-9B66-618DB9691787@microsoft.com... > > > "Sammy Castagna" wrote: > >> During install when the name of the person is entered as user of the >> computer is it possible to rename the computer with out a format and >> reinstall? The only thing on the xp pro machine now is the os. So if I >> need >> to do it now it would be a good time. Someone else installed the os I >> don't >> know why they used their name. >> >> Thank you Sammy > > > Open the run command by clicking Start >> Run and type in: > regedit.exe click [OK] or Hit Enter on your Keyboard. > On the Registry Editor locate the Key Mentioned like this: > [-] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current > Version\RegisteredOwner = and change the Name to what you have in Mind > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows > NT\CurrentVersion\RegisteredOrganization = change to whatever name you > want > like workgroup for ex. > then after finish close the Registry and Reboot the machine. > Also by Right click My Computer and select properties then click Computer > name Tab. > > Or > Change the Computer's Registered Owner in Windows XP > http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_change_owner.htm > > line 109 and 131 (right hand side): > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm > HTH. > Let us know. > Regards, > nass > ------ > http://www.nasstec.co.uk
Guest Sammy Castagna Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 Re: changing a computer to a new name Yes the name of the regeristered owner is what I was trying to say. Sorry for the confusing way I ask the question. Sammy "Sammy Castagna" <sammycastagna@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:ectH2IlxHHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > During install when the name of the person is entered as user of the > computer is it possible to rename the computer with out a format and > reinstall? The only thing on the xp pro machine now is the os. So if I > need to do it now it would be a good time. Someone else installed the os I > don't know why they used their name. > > Thank you Sammy >
Guest HeyBub Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 Re: changing a computer to a new name Pegasus (MVP) wrote: > "Sammy Castagna" <sammycastagna@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:ectH2IlxHHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> During install when the name of the person is entered as user of the >> computer is it possible to rename the computer with out a format and >> reinstall? The only thing on the xp pro machine now is the os. So if >> I need to do it now it would be a good time. Someone else installed >> the os I don't know why they used their name. >> >> Thank you Sammy >> > > Click Start / Help, then look for help on "computer name". > There is a whole section dedicated to renaming a computer. You can't go wrong with the following: Your name: Your Name Here Your company: Your Company Name Here
Guest Sammy Castagna Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 Re: changing a computer to a new name Thanks to everyone I got it fixed. Sammy "Sammy Castagna" <sammycastagna@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:O6pgJhlxHHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Yes the name of the regeristered owner is what I was trying to say. Sorry > for the confusing way I ask the question. > > Sammy > > "Sammy Castagna" <sammycastagna@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:ectH2IlxHHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> During install when the name of the person is entered as user of the >> computer is it possible to rename the computer with out a format and >> reinstall? The only thing on the xp pro machine now is the os. So if I >> need to do it now it would be a good time. Someone else installed the os >> I don't know why they used their name. >> >> Thank you Sammy >> > >
Guest Kelly Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 Re: changing a computer to a new name Hi guys, Added info: Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion In the right pane, double click RegisteredOwner and change the Value data. Or you can use this automated script: Change Registered Owner and Organization (Line 7) http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm Change Computer Name (Line 109) http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm Change My Computer Name to User Name (Line 131) http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm How to change the company name and user name in Office XP programs http://support.microsoft.com/?id=290528 -- All the Best, Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP) Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm "Sammy Castagna" <sammycastagna@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:ectH2IlxHHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > During install when the name of the person is entered as user of the > computer is it possible to rename the computer with out a format and > reinstall? The only thing on the xp pro machine now is the os. So if I > need to do it now it would be a good time. Someone else installed the os I > don't know why they used their name. > > Thank you Sammy >
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