msinfo32.exe system information incorrect info, how to edit it?

msinfo32 · Sep 11, 2010

Hi,

I am fairly new and in search of some help here on the forums. I have recently bought a computer from a friend (2nd hand). I ran msinfo32.exe in the run box and it shoot out the system information. On there I notice that the manufacture was incorrect and so it the model number. The desktop is a dell and the model is Inspiron 570 MT. I wanted to change it back to these vales but was unable to.

I tried using regedit searching under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\system\BIO S to change data under the name Base Board Manufacturer, system family, system Manufacture and system product name. I've successfully replaced it with the correct manufacture and product name but as I recheck msinfo32.exe it was still unchanged. I tried restarting it hoping that it would refresh the msinfo32.exe but all it did was restoring all the data that I edited.

Is there a way where I can change it back to the correct information?

Thanks,

msinfo30

zigzag3143 · Sep 11, 2010

msinfo32 said:
Hi,

I am fairly new and in search of some help here on the forums. I have recently bought a computer from a friend (2nd hand). I ran msinfo32.exe in the run box and it shoot out the system information. On there I notice that the manufacture was incorrect and so it the model number. The desktop is a dell and the model is Inspiron 570 MT. I wanted to change it back to these vales but was unable to.

I tried using regedit searching under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\system\BIO S to change data under the name Base Board Manufacturer, system family, system Manufacture and system product name. I've successfully replaced it with the correct manufacture and product name but as I recheck msinfo32.exe it was still unchanged. I tried restarting it hoping that it would refresh the msinfo32.exe but all it did was restoring all the data that I edited.

Is there a way where I can change it back to the correct information?

Thanks,

msinfo30

Msinfo32 is queried by the OS from the hardware you cant change it from regedit. You might want to run an additional app (like everest) to see if you get consistent results.

If you do and they both are wrong maybe the guts of the computer have been changed and are different

ken

msinfo32 · Sep 11, 2010

I did some research on the internet and read some where that if CMOS and /or BIOS is reset everything is cleared out. I'm fairly new to all this and is want to know what would happen to my computer if I did reset both CMOS and BIOS.

I personally opened the case of the computer and checked each component verifying that everything is correct. I've installed everest but i was unable to locate the manufacture or model number on there.

Is there anyway for me to just change the Manufacturer and Model so that msinfo32.exe would read otherwise?

Thanks zigzag3143

msinfo32 · Sep 11, 2010

System Manufacturer and Model in dxdiag

I recently built a new computer... When I type, "dxdiag" into Run, the System Manufacturer and System Model say "To be Filled by O.E.M.". Does anyone know how I can fill in these sections?

Please remove thread if this is a re-post. sorry :cry:

Dwarf · Sep 11, 2010

Have a look on your motherboard. You should find the actual board manufacturer/model number silk-screened on there somewhere. The lettering is usually white, and more often than not it is found near the memory slots, although its location can vary.

derekimo · Sep 11, 2010

Have a look at this,

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/20022-oem-information-create-add.html

msinfo32 · Sep 11, 2010

Thanksderekimo for the quick reply. I downloaded the program and change the info but when I ran dxdiag and msinfo it still says "To be Filled by O.E.M." Winbubble was only able to change the info on the system page under control panel. I want the change to be visible by msinfo and dxdiag, any idea?

msinfo32 · Sep 11, 2010

Thanks Dwarf but im trying to edit the manufacture and model or the whole computer unit like manufacture dell and model Inspiron 570 M. Correct me if im wrong but by locating the manufacture of the motherboard can i edit this?

Dwarf · Sep 11, 2010

I don't think so. But it might (or should) confirm what system information and dxdiag report.

msinfo32 · Sep 11, 2010

I have edit it using may programs but it only change the screen where you see your computer rating and cd-key. For msinfo and dxdiag, I have yet to find out a way to change info on that. This is driving me nuts

HELP!!!

Jacee · Sep 11, 2010

I don't know how to fix the information, but Belarc will give you a listing Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit

msinfo32 · Sep 11, 2010

I did some research on this topic and found several people on the internet asking the same question but there was no solution :cry:

here are two links How Do I Change System Manufacturer In Xp? - The Elder Geek on Windows and Changing OEM System Manufacturer and System Model details

logicearth · Sep 11, 2010

That information is contained with in the BIOS, to change it you must change the BIOS.

msinfo32 · Sep 11, 2010

logicearth, How can I do this? Can you guide me through it?

Thanks

zigzag3143 · Sep 11, 2010

msinfo32 said:
I recently built a new computer... When I type, "dxdiag" into Run, the System Manufacturer and System Model say "To be Filled by O.E.M.". Does anyone know how I can fill in these sections?

Please remove thread if this is a re-post. sorry

YOU CANT. OEM=original equipment manufacturer.

You can clear the cmos and reset the bios but as soon as you boot your OS will query and get the same info.

What is the problem with what it is displaying? is it just annoying you, or is there something more you arent saying

I would be more concerned with XP and 1 gig memory

logicearth · Sep 11, 2010

msinfo32 said:
logicearth, How can I do this?Can you guide me through it?Thanks

There is no guide. Every BIOS is different.
Changing it can be very very very disastrous.
Just leave it alone.

msinfo32 · Sep 11, 2010

The reason why I want to edit it is because I bought a computer form a friend and the info is incorrect. It's still under warranty but when i took it in they said that they can't help me because of modification or something like that. They ran msinfo32 and dxdiag tell me that this is not the computer. I just need to edit it back so I can get back the warranty.

Dwarf · Sep 11, 2010

msinfo32 said:
I have edit it using may programs but it only change the screen where you see your computer rating and cd-key. For msinfo and dxdiag, I have yet to find out a way to change info on that. This is driving me nuts HELP!!!

You are correct in what you say here. It is possible to change what it says on the rating page. However, both System Information and DxDiag both query the actual hardware and will report what they find.

I'm a bit curious as to why you want to change it.

zigzag3143 · Sep 11, 2010

msinfo32 said:
logicearth, How can I do this?Can you guide me through it?Thanks

One last stab at this. IF you change BIOS it is possible to make the computer unable to boot. Is it worth it to get the correct text displayed?

IM out

zigzag3143 · Sep 11, 2010

msinfo32 said:
The reason why I want to edit it is because I bought a computer form a friend and the info is incorrect. It's still under warranty but when i took it in they said that they can't help me because of modification or something like that. They ran msinfo32 and dxdiag tell me that this is not the computer. I just need to edit it back so I can get back the warranty.

Bet someone fiddled with something and now it cant be fixed

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