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Am I able to change the registration name on my iMac without resetting the OS?

Am I able to change the name my MacBook is registered under without resetting the OS?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.1)

Posted on Aug 21, 2013 10:56 AM

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Aug 21, 2013 11:40 AM in response to jiggman88

Yes, but some applications may need reinstalling, and reregistering under a different name.

Here's how to change the shortname.

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Aug 21, 2013 11:51 AM in response to jiggman88

Better, IMO, is https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3872

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Aug 21, 2013 11:57 AM in response to a brody

Thank you!

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Aug 21, 2013 11:58 AM in response to baltwo

Thank you!

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Am I able to change the registration name on my iMac without resetting the OS?

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