Thread: Change Your Computer Name in Windows 7 or Vista

If you have yet bought a new PC with the operating system already installed on it, you might be irritated by the default name of the PC when you initiate trying to connect different PCs together. Most of people love to utilize more complicated names than HP382811UX.

In Windows 7 or Vista changing a name is hidden behind little extra menus. To explore System Properties given below three ways you will be able to get:

• Type sysdm.cpl into the start menu search box (quickest)
• Right-click on the Computer option on the start menu.
• Open Control Panel, and go to System and Maintenance, and then System.
If you selected one of the last two feature, then you will want to clack on Advanced System Settings on the left side of menu:



Now you will finally be on the right screen, which should say System Properties.



New pop up dialog box appear on the screen, press the ‘Change’ tab to rename the PC:



Now you will be able to finally alter the name of the PC. You could also modify the name of the workgroup to something extra expressive as well. But one thing keep it in mind that you will have to restart after you create this modification.