How to Change The Processor Name in Windows xp,Vista and 7?

This will change the name of the processor which is displayed on the system properties window..By this we will modify the old processor name with a new processor name or with our name or some of our desired text. By adding a new processor name the quality of the processor will not change it will only modify the name not its processing speed or capacity. By this you can also make some one fool by showing a new latest processor on your very old PC. This is just for enjoyment. Don't try to cheat others by this.

Steps:

1. Open Registry Editor and Navigate to the following key.

 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\CentralProcessor\0

Also Check: How to open Registry Editor

 2.Now in the right side pane you will find "ProcessorNameString".

   This will describe the current processor name in your system.

 3. Now double click on the mouse there and a new window having name "Edit string"will be opened.  or Right click of mouse on "ProcessorNameString" and sect modify. Anew window with name Edit string will be opened.

5. Now modify the text on the "value data field" . The text will be displayed in place of your processor name in system properties screen.

6. Now press F5 or click refresh on mouse.

7. Now you will find the modified processor name in system properties screen.