How to Find Out My PC's Domain

Learn where to find your PC's domain name.

If your PC is part of an organization's network, such as a school or corporation, chances are you belong to a specific domain. A domain contains a collection of users and groups that share data and resources. To find out your PC's domain you can simply check your system properties. If your PC is not within a domain or an active directory environment, you will not find a domain name at all. In the absence of a domain you will find a work group name. If you are setting up a network connection and need to find specifics about your PC, then you can simply determine your IP address through a quick command.

Instructions

Windows Vista and 7

1. Right-click "Computer" and choose "Properties" from the drop-down menu.

2. Find the domain name under the "Member of" section, adjacent to the "Domain" radio button. If domain name is blank, find out your IP address in the next step.

3. Determine your IP address by clicking "Start," typing "cmd" in the "Start Search" field and pressing "Enter." The DOS prompt window open up.

4. Type "ipconfig/" and press "Enter."

Windows XP

1. Click the Windows "Start" menu and click "Run."

2. Type "sysdm.cpl" in the "Run" dialog box and press "Enter." The "System Properties" window opens up.

3. Select the "Computer Name" tab and find your PC's domain name under "Computer Description."

4. Find your IP address, if necessary by clicking "Start" and "Run." Type "cmd" and press "Enter." The DOS prompt opens up. Type "ipconfig" and press "Enter."

References

• Windows Microsoft: Connect Your Computer to a Domain
• TechNet Microsoft: Domain
• Support Microsoft: How to Change a Computer Name, Join a Domain or Add Computer Description
• Dux Computer Digest: Ipconfig