R: Change the Name of MyComputer Icon in Vista

The idea behind this registry tweak is to adjust the label under the computer icon, For example, "NaaComputer@VUltimata" OR "(username) at (computername)".

Preliminary Step:
Right-click the desktop, Personalize and select: Change Desktop Icons.

Instructions for LocalizedString

The mission is to find a specific class id (CLSID) in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, and then change the value for LocalizedString from 'Computer' to a variable which will reflect the user who logs on to this particular computer.

Launch Regedit and navigate thus:

0) Precaution: Rename the existing value:
Locate with regedit HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\
{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} rename LocalizedString to LocalizedString.Old

1) Create a new VALUE. Note type should be Expanded String Value. Name it: LocalizedString

2) Edit the 'Value data'. I double click LocalizedString, then click in the dialog box and type: %Username% at %Computername%

Incidentally, you could choose more creative words in place of 'at'. For example, 'King of' or 'Queen of'.

3) To see the fruits of your labours, just press F5 to refresh the desktop, your computer icon should now say the equivalent of: YourName at YourComputer.(See screenshot at the top of this page).

i.e., Like :

Note Points:

• Before making a difficult change to the registry, rename the existing key for Backup purpose.
• Preliminary step, make sure that Vista displays the Computer on the desktop. Right click, Personalize and select: Change Desktop Icons.
• Do you find the LocalizedString value in HKCU** or HKLM?
  Answer: neither, it's under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.
• Do you have to add a value, or modify an existing setting?
  Answer: Rename, then create a new value.
• Is it a String Value or a DWORD?
  Answer: Neither it is an Expanded String.
• Do you need to Restart, or merely Logoff / Logon?
  Answer: Neither, just refresh the desktop by pressing F5.
• Tip: Add this Value, LocalizedString to Regedit's Favorites menu

Note:

HKLM is shorthand for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE & HKCU is shorthand for HKEY_CURRENT_USER. These acronyms are so well known that you can even use them in .reg files, Vista will understand and obey the registry instruction.

Creating a .Reg File:This page explains how to create, and then edit .reg files for your computer.
As it's easy to import the contents of a .reg file into the registry, do take extra care with procedures.Ex