Change Computer Name
Every computer on the network has to have the same Workgroup Name, but each computer has to have a unique name for the computer. If computer A has a computer name of Lisa, and computer B has a computer name of Lisa, then there will be a conflict on the network. Computer B has to have a different name.
To change a computer name, do the following
- Go to Computer Name (This link will open in a different window)
- Here is where you can see the computer name and the name of the workgroup or domain
- If you need to change the Computer Name, click Change
- Here is where you can change the Computer Name
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Click OK
- Click Apply
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Click OK
- Reboot the computer
Some rules to follow on giving a computer name
- The name needs to be 15 characters or less
- Do not use special characters such as
- $
- #
- @
- .
- ,
- /