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sottovoce
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System Info Display

Post by sottovoce »

So, I suppose this is technically more of a general computer question, but here goes.
I'm using the "Purple Haze" skin's User Info display, and I really like it, but I got this computer from a friend and it displays HIS name instead of mine at the top. I can't figure out how to change it so that it displays MY name :? .
Note: it's not the name of the computer or the name of the user profile , it's who it's registered to.
am I just out of luck?
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smurfier
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Re: System Info Display

Post by smurfier »

What version of Windows do you have?

Edit: Apparently it's the same with all versions of Windows.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/quick-tip-change-the-registered-owner-in-windows/
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sottovoce
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Re: System Info Display

Post by sottovoce »

okay, did that.
It successfully changed the registered user, but the readout hasn't changed.
I refreshed the skins, turned off the skin and turned it back on, restarted my computer, nothing.
:(
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Alex2539
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Re: System Info Display

Post by Alex2539 »

Since I assume your name isn't going to be changing any time soon, then it's probably safe to go into the .ini file and edit it directly to show your name. Right-click the skin that shows your name, go to "Skin Menu > Edit Skin...". If I'm not mistaken, there should be a meter name something like "[MeterUserName]" in there. In that section, add the line "Text=Your Name Here". Save and refresh.
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