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Instructions to change the computer name in 2 ways

On the LAN, each computer must have a computer name to distinguish and easily share data. The following article details 2 ways to change the name of the computer.

Method 1: Use Properties.

Step 1: Right-click Computer -> Properties .

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Step 2: A dialog box appears -> System protection .

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Step 3: A dialog box appears -> select tab Computer Name -> Change .

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Step 4: Enter the name you want to change in the Computer name field -> click OK .

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Restart the computer you have finished renaming the PC.

Method 2: Use Regedit.

Step 1: Open the Run dialog box ( Windows + R ) -> enter Regedit -> OK .

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Step 2: Find the keyword with the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> Microsoft -> Windows NT -> CurrentVersion .

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Step 3: Right-click the name of each file -> Modify -> Enter the name of the computer you want to change in the Value data -> OK .

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The above are ways to change the computer name. You should apply the first way faster and easier.

Good luck!

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Update 19 May 2020