How to Check or Change Registered Owner and Organization Name in Windows 11

Ever notice your PC says it’s registered to someone else—or maybe to “Microsoft” or “Default User”—and want to change it? In Windows 11, the registered owner and organization fields are mostly cosmetic, but they still show up in some system windows and can be handy for personalization or company branding. Here’s how to check and change them in just a few steps.

Step 1: Check the Current Registered Owner and Organization

1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type winver and press Enter.
3. A window will pop up showing your Windows version. If your system displays the registered owner and organization, you’ll see them here. (Note: On some builds of Windows 11, this info may not appear in the winver window anymore, but it’s still stored in the system registry.)

To view it in the registry:

1. Press Windows Key + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. In the Registry Editor, navigate to:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
3. On the right, look for RegisteredOwner and RegisteredOrganization.

Step 2: Change Registered Owner and Organization

Warning: Editing the Windows registry can cause problems if you’re not careful. Always back up your registry before making changes.

1. Open the Registry Editor (see above).
2. In the right pane, double-click RegisteredOwner.
3. Type the new name you want and click OK.
4. Double-click RegisteredOrganization and change it as well, if needed.
5. Close the Registry Editor and restart your PC.

That’s it—the changes take effect as soon as you restart.

Why Change the Registered Owner or Organization?

• Personalization: See your name (or your company’s) in system windows.
• Branding: Useful for businesses setting up multiple PCs.
• Tidiness: Clean up old info from previous owners or users.

Quick Tips

• You can leave RegisteredOrganization blank if you’re a home user.
• Changing these fields doesn’t affect your Microsoft account or Windows activation.
• For bulk changes (like on many PCs in a business), you can use scripts or deployment tools.

Final Thoughts

While this is a minor tweak, it’s a quick way to make your Windows 11 experience a bit more personal—or professional. Just remember to be careful in the registry and always back up important data.

Have questions or tips? Drop them in the comments below!

Mark Vincent

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