How to Rename Your PC Using Command Prompt

Learn how to quickly rename your PC using Command Prompt in just a few steps.

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To rename your PC using Command Prompt (CMD): 1. Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges. 2. Type `wmic computersystem where name="%computername%" call rename name="New-PC-Name"`. 3. Press Enter. Replace `New-PC-Name` with your desired name. 4. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I rename my PC without restarting it? No, a restart is required for the new name to take effect after renaming using Command Prompt.
  2. Is it necessary to have administrative privileges to rename my PC? Yes, you need to run Command Prompt as an administrator to rename your PC.
  3. What if I entered the wrong name for my PC? You can rename your PC again by following the same command and using the correct name.

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