How To Change the Domain Name in Windows

A domain name is a key part of the configurations on a network computer, as it allows the computer to join a domain ranging from a private one at home, to a corporate-wide domain used at the office. The computer's name plus the domain name together make a fully qualified name that identifies it on the network and enables protocols to route packets to the machine. Configuring a Windows machine with a domain name only takes a few steps.

Instructions

1. Right-click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop. Select "Properties" from the menu.

2. Click the "Computer Name" tab and click the "Change" button.

3. Enter a computer name for the computer. You can change this name in addition to the domain name, or leave the current entry.

4. Enter a new domain name in the textbox labeled "Domain." The domain name should be formatted with the following syntax:
   <mydomainname.xxx>
   Replace "xxx" with the typical .com, .net, .org, or qualified extension registered to the network.

5. Press the "Ok" button to save the settings. Reboot the computer for the changes to take effect. After making these changes, the user can log on to the local network.

References

• Microsoft