Changing computer names

[saturnotaku]

I was poking around my desktop and laptop and noticed that both computers have exactly the same name. So if I try to connect to our wireless network, Windows gets all touchy about it. Is there a way I can change the name of my laptop without having to reinstall Windows?

[Smokey]

System properties, computer name, is that what you are looking for?

[jnd3]

Does your "System Properties" app have the "Network Identification" tab? If so, the "Properties" button allows you to change the computer's name (and domain or workgroup, if necessary). It'll require a reboot, but not a reinstall. ;)

That's for Win2k, btw. I'd think it would be similar for the other flavors of Windoze, but you never can tell...

Cheers,
JND

[netviper13]

Right click My Computer, choose Properties, click the Computer Name tab, click Change, put in the new name, click ok, click ok again and you're done (may require a reboot but that's it).

[saturnotaku]

Found it. Thanks a ton! :cool: