How to Change Computer Name in Windows 7
A computer running Windows 7 must have a unique name so that other computers and networks know where to find the computer and the files that are stored on it.
What some users of Window 7 don’t know is that you can change the name of your computer to just about anything you want. Learn how to change your computer’s name in Windows 7 to something more useful.
Why Change a Computer’s Name?
There are three main reasons why you may want or need to change your computer’s name. First, if you bought your computer from one of the major manufacturers such as Dell or Gateway, your copy of Windows 7 arrived pre-installed.
During installation, the manufacturer probably gave the computer a boring or cryptic name. Something more descriptive would make it easier to find on a home network.
Second, many Windows 7 users like to name their computer based on to whom it belongs or where is it located. Naming a computer “johnscomputer” or “livingroomcomputer” makes it much easier to identify on a network, especially in a home with multiple computers.
Third, if you buy a new computer, you may downgrade your old one to a backup or printer server for the other computers in your home. Renaming the old computer to something more descriptive makes it easier to locate on a home network. Whatever you reasons, rest assured that changing the name of a Windows 7 computer is simple.
How to Change the Name of Your Computer
Before you begin, make sure you are using a Windows 7 account with administrative rights. Begin by clicking on Start and then right clicking on My Computer. Select Properties from the menu that appears.
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