Computer and Software Support


Change the 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. If two computers have the different workgroup names, then neither one will see each other

To change the Workgroup Name, do the following

  1. Go to Computer Name (This link will open in a different window)
  2. Here is where you can see the computer name and the name of the workgroup or domain
  3. If you need to change the Workgroup Name,  click Change
   
  1. Here is where you can change the Workgroup Name
   
  1. Click OK
       
  2. Click Apply
  3. Click OK
       
  4. Reboot the computer

 

Some rules to follow on giving a workgroup name

  1. The name needs to be 15 characters or less
  2. Do not use special characters such as
    1. $
    2. #
    3. @
    4. .
    5. ,
    6. /