How do I change a Workstations Name?

John Savill

March 4, 1999

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A. Follow the steps below

  1. Logon to the NT server and in Server Manager add the new computer name (Computer - Add to Domain)

  2. On the Workstation from Control Panel double click Network (or right click on Network Neighborhood and select properties)

  3. Click Change and type the new computer name

  4. Press OK and accept reboot

  5. The machine should then reboot with the new name

  6. On the NT server you should now delete the OLD computer name (select and press DEL)

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