How to Change System Product Name in Windows 11
The System Product Name in Windows 11 is the text label your computer uses to identify its hardware model to the operating system and local network. Custom PC builds often show a blank or generic placeholder in this spot, but you can type any custom name you want into the Registry Editor (a built-in Windows tool for changing system settings) to fix it.
Changing this label helps you tell multiple computers apart on a home network. You only need to run a quick command in Command Prompt (a text-based tool for running system commands) or update a single registry key to set your own custom model name.
Open Registry Editor by pressing Win+R, typing regedit, and pressing Enter. Navigate to the OEMInformation folder, find or create the “Model” string value, and enter your desired system product name. Restart your computer for the changes to apply.
What is the System Product Name?
Windows uses the System Product Name to identify the underlying hardware model. Custom builds often display a generic placeholder instead of a proper model identifier. Replacing this placeholder helps organize multiple devices on a home network.
Why Change It?
Custom builds often show a generic placeholder instead of a proper model identifier. Replacing it helps you keep track of multiple devices on a home network. This is also helpful for pre-built PCs, letting administrators assign a name that remains memorable during network sharing.
How to Change the System Product Name in 🪟 Windows 11
You can change system product name windows 11 by editing a specific entry in the Registry Editor (a database that stores low-level settings for Windows). First, press the Win+R, type regedit, and press Enter. Go to 🗝️HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\
- Open the Windows Registry Editor:💡TipPress Win+R on your keyboard.
Type
regeditand press Enter.If you want a quick tutorial on opening Registry Editor, check this guide: How to Open Registry Editor in Windows 11.
⚠️ Admin privileges required
- Find the registry folder:
In Registry Editor, find this folder (also called a "key") by clicking through the folders on the left:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OEMInformation - Look for the Model entry:
Look for an entry called Model on the right side.
- If it's there, double-click it to open.
- If you don't see it, right-click on an empty space on the right. Select New String Value and name it Model.
- Type your new name:
In the box that opens, type the name you want your computer to have. For example: My Custom PC. Then click OK.
- Close Registry Editor:
Close the Registry Editor window.
- Restart your computer:⚠️WarningRestart your computer to make sure the change takes effect.
Rebooting the computer applies the modification. Check your changes by opening Settings.
- Open Settings. Press Windows key + I.
- Go to System About
- Look for the Device name or System model section to see your new name.
Summary
Changing the system product name in Windows 11 lets you personalize your computer with a custom label instead of the default manufacturer text. This quick registry tweak helps you identify custom-built PCs or rename machines easily without installing extra software, keeping your system details accurate and tailored to your preference.- Changing the System Product Name lets you personalize your PC with a name you like.
- This works best on custom-built PCs or devices without a fixed manufacturer name.
- It's an easy process using Windows Registry Editor. But be careful when editing the registry!
- Tip: Always back up your registry before making changes. You can do this inside Registry Editor by clicking File Export and saving a copy.
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