How to change computer name

Last Updated on May 1, 2024 by Daniel Osakwe

Are you looking for how to change the default name on your computer to your preferred choice of name? In this article, I’ll show you how to change computer name on windows 11, 10, and 8.

How to change computer name: Windows 11

Use the procedures below to change your computer’s name in Windows 11;

• Select System by pressing Win-x.
• Click Rename this PC next to the computer model at the top.
• Enter your administrator account username and password if required.
• Give your PC a new name.
• Specify whether to restart now or later.
• The name of your pc will change.

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How to change computer name: Windows 10 or Windows 8.x

To change your computer’s name in Windows 10 or Windows 8.x, use the following steps below;

• Use administrator rights to access your computer.
• Head to the Control Panel.
• Select the System button. Change the view to Large icons or Small icons if you can’t see the System icon in the top right corner.
• Click Change settings in the “System” box that appears in’s “Computer name, domain and workgroup settings” area on the right.
• The “System Properties” window will appear. Click the Computer Name tab at the top of the window.
• Click Change… The name of your pc will be listed there.
• Remove the text from the “Pc Name:” field and replace it with a new name for your computer.
• After selecting OK twice, click OK once more to end the “System” window.

People also ask

Should I rename the administrator account?

Facts. Hackers frequently target the well-known account name of the built-in local administrator. It is advised to pick a different name for this account and to stay away from names that suggest higher or administrative access.

What is the default Administrator account name?

The system administrator’s user account is the default local Administrator account. There is an Administrator account on each machine (SID S-1-5-domain-500, display name Administrator). The initial account generated during the Windows installation is the Administrator account.

How do I rename a user in command prompt?

Open a command prompt with Administrator access and type: wmic user account list full, then press Enter. Note the SID values for the account you wish to update as you go down. To clear the screen, type CLS. The account must then have a new name.