Change Registered Owner and Organization in Windows

This guide provides a straightforward method for administrators to change the registered owner and organization names in Windows using the Registry Editor (Regedit). During the initial Windows setup, these ownership details are configured and stored within the registry, appearing in system information windows such as “About Windows” (winver). Following the steps below will allow you to quickly update this metadata to reflect new ownership, corporate re-branding, or administrative corrections.

Prerequisites

• Administrative privileges on the Windows PC.
• Caution when editing the Windows Registry, as incorrect modifications can cause system instability.

Step 1: Open the Registry Editor

1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and press Enter or click OK.
3. When prompted by the User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to launch the Registry Editor with administrative rights.

Step 2: Navigate to the Windows CurrentVersion Key

Use the left sidebar navigation tree to locate the following path, or copy and paste it directly into the address bar at the top of the Registry Editor:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

Step 3: Modify Owner and Organization Values

In the right-hand pane of the CurrentVersion key, locate the following two string values:

1. RegisteredOwner:
   • Double-click on RegisteredOwner.
   • In the Value data field, enter the desired name.
   • Click OK to save.
2. RegisteredOrganization:
   • Double-click on RegisteredOrganization.
   • In the Value data field, enter the desired company or organization name.
   • Click OK to save.

(Note: If either string does not exist, right-click on an empty area in the right pane, select New > String Value, name it accordingly, and assign your desired value.)

Step 4: Verify the Changes

1. Close the Registry Editor.
2. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
3. Type winver and press Enter.
4. The “About Windows” window will display the updated Registered Owner and Registered Organization information immediately without requiring a system restart.