Change Workgroup 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. This name also cannot be one of the usernames on the computer.
To change the Workgroup Name, do the following
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Go to Computer Name (This link will open in a different window)
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Here is where you can see the computer name and the name of the workgroup or domain
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If you need to change the Workgroup Name, click Change
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Here is where you can change the Workgroup Name
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Click OK
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Click Apply
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Click OK
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Reboot the Computer
Some rules to follow on giving a computer name
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The name needs to be 15 characters or less
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Do not use a name for the computer that you want to use as a user. They have to be different
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Do not use special characters such as
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$
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#
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@
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. (period)
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, (Comma)
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/
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