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WinKeyGen is a tool for generating Windows 10 product keys, ideal for developers and IT professionals. It simplifies obtaining keys for various Windows 10 editions, supporting bulk generation and customization. Note that not all generated keys will be valid.
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- Using the Settings Menu
- Using the Control Panel
Naming your PC is a great way to manage your home network properly. Setting up a PC name helps you to identify traffic on your network and know where content, like videos, are streaming from. With Windows 10, it is now easier than ever to rename your PC.
In Windows 10, there is a simplified Settings menu that is very easy to understand. Click Start >> Settings to open it. You should see a series of 13 different categories available to you.
Open the System Settings menu.
From the list given, click the System option. You should see a new page with a series of 11 different menu options down the left-hand side of the window. Click About. It should be the very last option on the bottom.
On the new page, you should see the Rename PC button at the very top. Click this button once and a small box should pop up. This box should contain an input box, with the current PC name listed above it. Enter a name that identifies the PC here.
For instance, if the PC you are renaming is being used to stream media, like movies and music, to other devices in your home, something like Home-Media or Media-Server may be a good name. The name that you choose will also be the name discovered in Bluetooth.
Note: Your PC name can contain letters, hyphens, and numbers, but no spaces.
Press and hold the Windows key and hit R. A small box will open in the lower left-hand corner of your screen. There should be an input box inside it. Type in control and hit Enter on your keyboard.
You should now be looking at the Control Panel and a series of 8 different options. Click the System and Security option in the upper left-hand corner of the window to open the System settings.
View the current PC name.
You should now be looking at a series of 11 or so different menu options. The third option down should be System, and under it, in blue, should be an option that says See the name of this computer. Click this and a new page should appear. On this page there is basic information about the PC split up into four different subheadings.
Look for Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings.
The very first option under the heading should say Computer name: and display the current name of the PC to the right of it. To the left of the name of the PC there should be a blue Change settings button. Click this to continue.
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Aug 9, 2022 · How to change the name of your computer in Windows 10 and Windows 11, using Settings, Command Prompt, Powershell or Terminal.
- Open Settings, and click/tap on the System icon.
- Click/tap on About on the left side, and click/tap on Rename this PC on the right side.
- Type in a new name you want for your PC, and click/tap on Next.
- Click/tap on Restart now to restart your PC and apply the new PC name. WARNING:
Jan 19, 2024 · How to Change Computer Name (Hostname) in Windows. Once you have installed Windows Server or a Windows 10 desktop machine, you will need to change the default name of the computer (hostname). It is usually recommended to include its location or role in the hostname, like mun-dc01, wks-skmIT13, MUNTG02, etc.
Feb 7, 2019 · Learn how to view and change computer name in Windows 10 PC using Windows Settings, Control Panel, Command Prompt and Windows PowerShell.
Mar 9, 2021 · Don't like the randomly generated name Windows 10 gives your PC after a clean install? Here's how to change it.
