How to Alter Windows Product ID
If
you are running a Microsoft Windows operating system on your computer, then you
are most likely aware of the fact that your PC will have a Product ID. This
Product ID is a system specific alphanumeric code which
is derived/calculated based on the Windows product key you use and the
hardware configuration of your Computer. In simple words, Product ID is the
alphanumeric code that you see when you Right-Click on the My Computer
icon and select the Properties option.
Ever wondered how to alter the Windows Product ID?
It
is possible to alter the Windows Product ID and change it to what ever you
like. For example, you can change the Product ID and put your nickname in place
of the formal Product ID displayed by the Operating System. This hack is too
easy and can be done within minutes. The screenshot showing the altered Product
ID is given below
Win 7 PC showing Original PIDWindows 7 PC showing Altered PID
As
you can see from the above screenshot it is simple and easy to make your
Windows display what ever you want in the place of the real Product ID. Here is
a step-by-step procedure to alter your Windows Product ID.
1. Goto Start->Run and type the following in the Run
dialog box
regedit
2. After you open the Registry Editor, navigate to the
following key
HKey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows
NT\Current Version
3. On the right hand side, you can see an entry by name ProductID
listed under the heading Name.4. Double-Click on ProductID, a dialog box will pop-up showing your Windows PID. Now you can delete the original PID and enter anything of your choice.
5. Once you are done, just click on OK and close the Registry Editor. Now you can see the altered Product ID in the Windows Properties window.
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