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  1. Rename the client computer from Active Directory Users and …

    Jun 7, 2024 · In AD, I can change the user object names but I cannot rename the computer object name. It can be done via netdom command in powershell but unable to rename via ADUC (Active …

  2. Computer Name Shows as Desktop-XXXXXX on Dell Systems that Ship …

    Jul 10, 2025 · This article provides the steps for changing the Computer Name on a Dell computer if it shows Desktop-XXXXXX.

  3. Is changing the Windows computer name dangerous? - Super User

    Jan 7, 2016 · Is it dangerous to change the machine name after installation and with programs already installed? I imagine that Windows components and programs might take a dependency on the …

  4. How do you change the computer name?? | DELL Technologies

    Nov 5, 2004 · A computer joining a Windows domain must use the name created for it by the network administrator, unless you have a user name and password with rights to create computer accounts. If …

  5. Used Dell Inspiron - want to change sign in name and password.

    Mar 6, 2013 · I believe you are trying to change the user name on the system. Various users can create different account for themselves and name it according to your preference.

  6. windows 7 - Renaming computers via command prompt - Super User

    Nov 17, 2013 · I am the system admin for a small business (120 employees) and I am looking at an easy way to rename all of the computers in the office to a more uniform naming convention. I have tried …

  7. How to change computer name in Google Drive desktop?

    Jan 19, 2023 · Google Support answer in the post How to change computer name Google Drive uses to sync windows Documents and Pictures folders? It's same as the way to change a file or folder name …

  8. Difference between NETBIOS, host name and computer name?

    A domain is something you will experience on a work network rather than a home environment generally speaking. imagine: computer name john netbios name is usually also john (but has stricter naming …

  9. Windows 10: Change my computer name (s) - Super User

    When installing Windows 10, I get a default computer name of the form DESKTOP-N1M453R. Until recently, this has been fine, since I only had one computer with a name like this, so it was easy to ide...

  10. Change computer name of an Ubuntu desktop computer

    Sep 8, 2012 · How can I change the computer name on an Ubuntu desktop computer? I already tried changing the /etc/hostname file but that only caused the wireless to stop working. I found an old …