changing a computer to a new name

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Sammy Castagna

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
 
How to change a computer name
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/295017

JS

"Sammy Castagna" <sammycastagna@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> 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
>
 
"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.
 
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
>>
>
>
 
"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.

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"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
------
www.nasstec.co.uk
 
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
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>
>
> "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
> ------
> www.nasstec.co.uk
 
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
>
 
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
 
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
>>
>
>
 
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


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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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