You will then see a dialog box informing you that you must restart the computer for the changes to take place.Ĭlick OK again to close the Systems Properties window, then reboot your computer.Īfter rebooting, your computer name will be change to it's new name. To change the name, just type a new name in the Computer name: field and click OK. You will see your current Windows computer name in the Computer name: field as well as the full name if your computer is a member of a Windows Domain (which many home users are not members of a Domain). …then click on the Change button next to ' To rename this computer….' When the Systems Properties window opens, click on the Computer Name tab… Now, just click on Start \ Run and enter sysdm.cpl in the run box and click OK. NOTE: Before starting, make sure any programs or applications that you have open are closed. Changing the computer name is performed the same way no matter what system you are running – Vista, XP or Windows 7.
