Change computer name in Vista
This short articele demonstrates how to change your computer name and workgroup in Windows Vista.
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| Name: | Change computer name in Vista |
| Total steps: | 1 |
| Category: | Network |
| Date: | 2009-05-07 |
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Step 1 - Change computer name in Vista
Change computer name in Vista
If you have Vista already installed and you didn't configured the computer name during the installation, then you probably have a generated computer name like this: WIN-56FTP76PC. This name usually doesn't easy to remember and it's hard to use. Besides this the initial workgroup is also not good for you. Fortunatelly it is quite easy to update these settings. If you follow the instructions below you will be able to change it with no trouble at all. It shouldn't be much harder than, say, installing a game of Partypoker or signing up for a new email account, it really is that simple. In no time at all you will have changed your computer name and will feel confident about using everything on your computer.
Note: Don't forget that changing the computer name will require to restart your computer.
Step 1.
Click on Start menu and select "Computer"
Step 2.
In the new window move the mouse cursor over the computer icon in the bottom left corner. Use right click and select "Properties" from the menu.
Step 3.
Now click on the "Settings" link.
Step 4.
On the "System Properties" window select the "Computer name" tab. On this tab select the "Change" button.
Step 5.
In the new dialog window enter your required computer name. Besides this you can edit your Workgroup name as well. If you are ready, click ok and restart your PC.
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