How to Change the Registered Owner Name in Windows 11

When you first set up your Windows 11 computer, Windows saves the owner’s name and organization in its system settings. Usually, it uses your account name or email address as the owner. The organization field is usually left blank.

Sometimes, programs on your PC might show this owner information. That’s why it’s good to make sure it’s correct. If you want to change the owner or organization name, here’s an easy way to do it.

Step-by-Step: Change Owner and Organization Name

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Admin Privileges Required — Changing these settings involves editing the Windows Registry. Be careful and follow the steps exactly. It’s a good idea to back up your registry before you start.

Open the Registry Editor:

1. Click the Start button or press the Windows key.
2. Type regedit and press Enter.
3. If a security box pops up, click Yes.

Go to the Registry folder:

1. Find this folder inside the Registry Editor: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

Find the owner and organization names:

1. In the right-hand pane, look for RegisteredOwner and RegisteredOrganization.
2. If you don’t see RegisteredOrganization, right-click on an empty space on the right. Choose New → String Value. Name it RegisteredOrganization.
3. Do the same for RegisteredOwner if it’s missing.

Change the names:

1. Double-click on RegisteredOwner. Enter the new owner name you want. Click OK.
2. Double-click on RegisteredOrganization. Enter the organization name or leave it blank. Click OK.
3. Close the Registry Editor.

Check your changes:

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run box.
2. Type winver and press Enter.
3. A window will pop up showing the Windows version. You’ll see the registered owner and organization names.

Why Change This Information?

• Some apps use this info to show who owns the PC.
• It helps keep your computer details accurate. This is especially helpful if you’re using it at work or in a company.
• It can be useful when troubleshooting or managing licenses for software.

If you want to learn more about how to use the Registry Editor safely, check out this simple guide.

Remember: Always be careful when editing the registry. Making changes to the wrong settings can cause problems with your PC.

Summary

You can change the registered owner and organization name in Windows 11 by editing the Windows Registry. Open the Registry Editor, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion, and update the RegisteredOwner and RegisteredOrganization values. You can verify your changes by opening the Run box and typing winver. This information is displayed by some programs and helps keep your computer details accurate for work or software licensing purposes.