Changing the “BaseBoardProduct” value in the registry may not immediately reflect the modification when viewing the “BaseBoardProduct” with the “msinfo32” command or System Information utility. This could be due to the following reasons:
Caching: The System Information utility, like many other system tools, may cache the hardware information for performance reasons. This means that it may not reflect the changes made in the registry immediately. The utility may need to be restarted or the system may require a reboot for the changes to take effect and be reflected accurately.
System information retrieval method: The “msinfo32” command and System Information utility may use different methods to retrieve hardware information. While the “msinfo32” command may directly query the registry, the System Information utility may also gather information from other sources, such as Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) or system firmware interfaces. Therefore, changes made to registry values may not be the sole factor in determining the displayed hardware information.
Security measures: Windows has built-in security mechanisms to prevent unauthorized modification of critical system information. It’s possible that the operating system has safeguards in place to protect certain hardware information from being tampered with directly in the registry. In such cases, the changes made to the “BaseBoardProduct” value may be overridden or ignored by the system.
If you have modified the “BaseBoardProduct” value in the registry and want to ensure that the changes are accurately reflected, you can try the following steps:
Restart the system: A system reboot can refresh the cached information and allow the changes to take effect.
Use alternative system information tools: Try using other system information tools or command-line utilities that retrieve hardware information from different sources. This can help you determine if the changes are being reflected consistently across various tools.
It’s important to note that modifying hardware information in the registry can have unintended consequences and may violate terms of service or licensing agreements for certain software. It’s recommended to exercise caution and avoid making unnecessary changes to critical system information.
