Change the official registered owner in win9x When you install Windows 9x, it asks for your name. From that point on, the computer recognizes the entered name as the official registered owner. Here's how to change it:
  • Launch the Registry Editor (regedit).
  • Drill down to and click on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version.
  • In the right pane, find the RegisteredOwner entry and double-click on it.
  • In the Value Data box of the Edit String dialog that pops up, change the name to whatever you wish.
  • Click on the OK button. To change the company name, repeat the procedure for the RegisteredOrganization entry.
  • Win98 comes with a handy way to check your Registry for errors.
  • Launch the Microsoft System Information (MSI) utility from Start/Accessories/System Tools/System Information, then select the Registry Checker from the Tools menu.