How to Change the Name of Your Computer in Windows
Each computer has its own name that home workgroups and business networks use for the computer's network identification. This name was assigned to the computer during the initial setup of the Windows operating system. However, the computer name can be changed at any time by a user with computer administrator rights.
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Instructions
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Click on the "Start" button and locate the "My Computer" icon in the start menu. Windows Vista and 7 users will need to locate the "Computer" option instead.
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Right-click on the icon and choose "Properties" from the drop-down menu. A "Systems Properties" window will pop up. Windows Vista and 7 users will need to click the "Change Settings" option under "Computer name, domain and workgroup settings" in this window.
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Navigate to the "Computer Name" tab in the System Properties window.
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Click the "Change" button. A "Computer Name Changes" window will pop up.
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Type the new name of your computer in the text box under "Computer name:" then click the "OK" button at the bottom of the window.
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Reboot your computer to allow the name change to take effect.
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Tips & Warnings
When changing the name of your computer, do not change the Domain or Workgroup information. This may create issues with an existing connection to a home or business network.
