How to change SystemFamily in System/HardwareConfig Regedit

Isaac Badeau 0 Reputation points
2024-12-31T20:26:49.3433333+00:00

I am attempting to change the value of the SystemFamily Data in System/HardwareConfig in regedit. I don't think I can because it is in use.

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Any advice on how to do this would be appreciated.

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  1. Daisy Zhou 27,281 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2025-01-01T02:53:55.2466667+00:00

    Hello Isaac Badeau,

    Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

    Changing values in the Windows Registry can have significant impacts on your system, so it's important to proceed carefully. If you're looking to change the System/HardwareConfig/SystemFamily value in the Registry, follow these steps:

    1. Back Up the Registry:

    Before making any changes, it's a good idea to back up the Registry to prevent any unintended consequences.

    Open the Run dialog by pressing Win + R.

    Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

    In the Registry Editor, click File > Export.

    Choose a location to save the backup file, name it, and click Save.

    1. Navigate to the Key:

    In the Registry Editor, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM you want and look for the SystemFamily entry in the right pane.

    1. Modify the Value:

    Double-click on the SystemFamily entry.

    A dialog box will open. In the "Value data" field, enter the new value you want to set.

    Click OK to save the changes.

    1. Closing the Registry Editor:

    Once you've made the changes, close the Registry Editor.

    1. Restart Your Computer:

    For the changes to take effect, you may need to restart your computer.

    In my lab, I can see its value is Virtual Machine.

    You can back up the registry first and then try to change it.

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    I hope the information above is helpful.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

    Best Regards,

    Daisy Zhou

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