How to Change System Product Name in Windows 11

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 display a generic placeholder instead of a proper model identifier. Replacing this placeholder helps organize 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

Customizing the System Product Name gives the computer a tailored identifier. Custom builds and pre-built systems both benefit from this adjustment. Press the Win+R on your keyboard, type regedit, and hit Enter to open the Windows Registry Editor (a hierarchical database storing low-level settings for the operating system).

1. Open the Windows Registry Editor:
   

   💡Tip

   Press Win+R on your keyboard. Type regedit and 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

2. 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

3. 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.
4. 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.

5. Close Registry Editor:
   

   Close the Registry Editor window.

   
   
6. Restart your computer:
   

   ⚠️Warning

   Restart your computer to make sure the change takes effect.

   
   

Rebooting the computer applies the modification. Verification happens in the system information panel:

1. Open Settings. Press Windows key + I.
2. Go to System > About.
3. Look for the Device name or System model section to see your new name.

Summary

• 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.