Selling Win XP system, how to change registered name

[mschell]

I'm selling a computer with Win XP Home edition and would like to change the "Registered To" and "Company Name" in the system properties. Some time ago I saw a reg hack that allowed one to modify these values but cannot remember the procedure.
Thanks!

 

[Lord Evermore]

Just open Regedit and search for the name.

The best thing to do though would be to wipe it and reinstall the OS and software. And of course, make sure you aren't giving them software that you're keeping the discs for. No matter how thorough you think you were, you never know what files are left behind that they might find.

Make sure you notify the OEM of the new owner so that they can get tech support. If they'll support a second owner.

 

[SnapIT]

Lord Evermore is right, the first thing i would have done would be to scan the disk for deleted info, just for the fun of it...

Wipe it clean and give them the disks to install the OS, help them out if they need help...

 

[mschell]

Thanks for the replies. I aggree that wiping and re-installing the OS is the best option but then you have to call M$ to activate the new OS, and I've done allready done it a few times in the last 6 months, I woulden't want them to pull the plug on me. - MS

 

[mboy]

What u want is right in the middle of this page:

here ya go

 

[fr]

Originally posted by: mschell
Thanks for the replies. I aggree that wiping and re-installing the OS is the best option but then you have to call M$ to activate the new OS, and I've done allready done it a few times in the last 6 months, I woulden't want them to pull the plug on me. - MS

I've never heard of them refusing activation. Does it happen?