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Changing your Computer Name
Changing your Computer Name
Windows
Search or run sysdm.cpl. This will open up the “
System Properties
” window.
Alternatively, right-click “
This PC
” > “
Properties”
> “
Advanced System Settings”
> “
Computer Name
” tab
Click “
Change
” in the center of the windows. This should open up the “
Computer Name/Domain Changes
” window.
Enter your new Computer Name in the “
Computer Name
” text box in the middle of the window.
Click “
OK
” on the bottom of the window. A message should pop up saying that the system will need to be restarted before any changes can take effect.
Click “
OK
” on the “
System Properties
“. You will then get a dialog box asking if would like to restart now or later. Restart at your discretion.
Mac OS X
Click the
Apple
icon on the top left of the computer screen.
Select “
System Preferences
” from the drop down list. A new window should open.
Select “
Sharing
” from the windows. You should be taken to the Sharing page.
Click “
Edit
” on the Sharing Window underneath the Computer Name text box.
Enter in the new Computer Name in the “
Local Hostname
” box and Click “
OK
“.
Exit out of the “
Sharing
” page.
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Check out this article I found in the Norman - Client Portal knowledge base.<br /><br /><a href="https://itsupport.ou.edu/TDClient/35/Norman/KB/ArticleDet?ID=137&SIDs=208">https://itsupport.ou.edu/TDClient/35/Norman/KB/ArticleDet?ID=137&SIDs=208</a><br /><br />Changing your Computer Name