The computer name is used to identify the user's PC on the local network. It consists of the character set that you get after installing the operating system. You can view it by clicking on any shortcut on the “Desktop” and opening the “Details” tab.
If you are creating your own network, then most likely you will want to learn how to change the computer name so that each connected device can be easily identified. Even a novice user can perform this procedure, spending only a few minutes of his time.
This article will discuss how to change the name of a PC in Windows 7 and 8. However, if you use Vista or, for example, Windows XP, the algorithm of actions will not be much different.
How to change the name of the PC in the "seven"
If you do not know how to change the computer name, but really want to do it, then you will need to perform a number of simple steps:
- click on the “Desktop” icon “My Computer” and refer to the item “Properties”;
- in the menu that you will see on the left, specify the section "Advanced system parameters";
- open the tab “Computer Name” and click “Change”, in the corresponding field enter the new name of your computer and press Enter;
- final stage - close all programs and reboot the system.
If you do not have the “My Computer” icon on your “Desktop”, then click “Start” and find this section in the menu on the right. Alternatively, you can enter the “Control Panel”, set “Small Icons” as the view, and refer to the “System” section.
Now you have an idea of how to change the name of a Windows 7 computer, so you can do this operation without the help of a specialist. The whole process will take no more than 3 minutes.
How to change the name of the PC in the "eight"
The interface of the Windows 8 operating system differs from its predecessors. The developers added a new tiled menu, removed the familiar Start button, and introduced a number of other changes.
In this regard, some "users" sometimes have questions regarding the implementation of certain actions in the G8. That is why the rest of the discussion will be about how to change the computer name in Windows 8 on your own, without resorting to the wizard.
First of all, you can use one of the methods described above. That is, open the control panel and select "System" or simply click on the "My Computer" icon and specify the "Properties" section.
By the way, the Run command will also help you. Click the Win and R buttons and in the window that appears, write: sysdm.cpl, - and then press Enter or OK.
Another way: enter the "System" section - right-click on the "Start" button. In the context menu, select the desired item.
The subsequent sequence of actions is completely identical with Windows 7.
Now you know how to change the computer name in Windows 8.
Conclusion
If you use other versions of Windows, then your actions will be similar in many ways, so even an inexperienced user can figure it out.
Of course, it is not always necessary to know how to change the name of the computer, because if, for example, you created a network to which only two PCs were connected, then most likely you will not get confused. But in offices, as a rule, this procedure is mandatory, because there must still be order in the network.
In any case, now you can give any name to the computer if the need arises.