How do you change a computer name?

Answer 1

Depends on your OS.

Boot in safe mode, press f8 key before Windows loads. Log in as Administrator. Err, then control panel, User accounts, then you can change the name of the Admin account.

Answer 2

It will depend on the type of operating system you are using, as to how you change your "Computer Name".

For Windows XP, you can change your name on the "Computer Name" tab in the "System Properties" dialogue box. Here is a "click-by-click" way to get there:

-- Right Click on the "Start" button.

-- Click on the "Explore" option.

-- In the window that comes up, scroll to the top of the left panel and look for the "My Computer" icon.

-- Right Click on the "My Computer" Icon (you can skip previous steps if you have one on your desktop or otherwise readily available)

-- Select the "Properties" option which should be at the bottom of the resulting drop down.

-- Click on the "Computer Name" tab in the "System Properties" dialogue box.

-- Enter a new name in the "Computer Description"

-- Click "OK" or "Apply" at the bottom of the "System Properties" dialogue box.

You may need to reboot your computer for this to take effect.

You may need to use the "Change" button (same place as the "Computer Description" field) for more complicated name changes including things like domain.

Answer 3

One does not simply override Microsoft.

They will always be the admin