This is for the non-techy...ever wanted to give your computer a unique name? Many users never experience times when computer name means anything, but it does pop up occasionally, such as when the computer is part of a local workgroup. In situations like this, it is fun, and sometimes helpful, to have a memorable and unique computer name.
To change your computer's name in the Windows Vista operating system, follow these few simple steps.
1. Click the Start button, right click "Computer" in the right pane, and click "Properties."
2. Under Tasks in the left pane, click the "Advanced System Settings" hyperlink. The System Properties dialog box opens.
3. Click the "Computer Name" tab.
4. Click the "Change" button.
5. Enter the desired computer name in the box, and click "Okay". You will be prompted to restart your computer for changes to take effect.
Note: To accomplish the same task in Windows XP, click "Start," right click "My Computer," click "Properties," click the "Computer Name" tab.
To change your computer's name in the Windows Vista operating system, follow these few simple steps.
1. Click the Start button, right click "Computer" in the right pane, and click "Properties."
2. Under Tasks in the left pane, click the "Advanced System Settings" hyperlink. The System Properties dialog box opens.
3. Click the "Computer Name" tab.
4. Click the "Change" button.
5. Enter the desired computer name in the box, and click "Okay". You will be prompted to restart your computer for changes to take effect.
Note: To accomplish the same task in Windows XP, click "Start," right click "My Computer," click "Properties," click the "Computer Name" tab.
