If you'd rather change your computer's name in the Control Panel, or if you're running an older version of Windows, here's how to do that:ġ. Your computer's name will be updated the next time you restart it. If you don't want to restart your computer right this second, click Restart later. If you want to change to the new name immediately, click Restart now to restart your computer.
A window will pop up asking if you want to restart your computer now or later. You can use letters, numbers and hyphens - no spaces. In the About menu, you should see the name of your computer next to PC name and a button that says Rename PC. Open Settings and go to System > About.Ģ. Here's the easy way to change your computer's name:ġ. While you can still change your computer's name in System Properties (we'll show you how), Windows 10 has made it much simpler by putting it in the new Settings menu. Well, not so much complicated as hidden inside the Control Panel in the System Properties windows. I also name my cars.īefore Windows 10, changing your computer's name was complicated. I name all my computers after figures from Greek mythology. Or maybe you just want to name your computer something cool - add a personal touch. If you want to connect computers through a homegroup, or just be able to recognize which computers are on your network, changing your computer's name to something more descriptive is definitely helpful. There are plenty of reasons to change your computer's name - especially if you bought it directly from a manufacturer and it's named something generic like "windows-user-pc" or "TUF000445811EE".
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