How do you change a server's name in windows 2003?

Answer 1

windows key + pause key,

click computer name,

click change.

Restart PC

there may be a better way without having to restart but I haven't found it yet. For those who do not find the pause key: it has the same effect as right click on "My Computer" and choosing properties.

Answer 2

Hi ,

All u have to do is Go to the system properties.

Press windows buttton and pause button on u're keyboard simultaneously.or start->program->accessories->system properities

in that select the computer name (Tab)->now select the second button Change->u will get a window for change the host (Type the required name ) and press ok .It will ask for restart the system just press okay then u will feel the magic......................... Solutiion: Open the System applet in Control Panel (or right-click My Computer and choose Properties).

In the Computer Name tab click Change.

A warning message appears. Read it and if you accept, click Ok.

In the Computer Name box type the new host name of the Domain Controller. Click Ok.

In the Computer Name Changes window, type the name and password of a user that is a member of the Domain Admins group

A warning window appears saying that you must restart your computer. Acknowledge it.

Click Ok all the way out, reboot your computer.

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Answer 3

From the Start menu, select Control Panel. Click 'Classic View' on the left, and double click on the 'System' icon. Click on 'Advanced system settings' on the left. On the System Properties window that comes up, click on the 'Computer Name' tab. Click on the 'Change...' button. In the field labeled 'Computer name' type in the new host name, and click ok on the remaining windows. You will be prompted to restart the computer for the changes to take effect. When the computer comes back up, the host name will be changed!

Answer 4

Win + Pause -> Computer Name-> Change