In this article, you will learn how to change computer name on Windows 11 laptops, desktops, or tablets using the Control Panel, Settings app, PowerShell, and Command Prompt. Let’s see the easiest way to rename a Windows 11 PC. There are several ways to rename Windows PCs. Rename your device to make it easier to identify if you use several computers in your network or with your Microsoft account.
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Rename Windows 11 PC via About Section
There’s a way to change your computer’s name in Windows Settings. Here’s how that works:.
Go to Windows Settings and then System. Now, scroll down to the bottom from the right-hand side and click on About.
Click on the “Rename this PC” button.
Type a new computer name under the current PC name: and then choose Next.
Select the restart now button.
Change Computer Name using Settings
To change the computer name, right-click on This PC (the old computer) and then choose Properties.
Click on the rename this PC button.
Or you can open the settings app and then click on projecting this PC.
Under PC name, click on rename your PC.
You will then be displayed with the same “Rename Your PC” window as seen in the previous method. Enter your device name on the pop-up, click next, and then select Restart Now to implement the name change.
Change Computer Name with System Properties
You can also have the option to change your computer name in the properties.
To change the computer name, press the Windows + R key to open the run box, type sysdm.cpl, and then hit enter.
The System Properties window will open; change the Change button.
Under computer name/domain changes, enter a new computer name and then choose OK.
Select the OK button.
Click close
Please make sure that you have saved documents before restarting.
Select Restart Now.
Rename PC using Control Panel
To rename the computer via Control Panel on Windows 11, use the following steps:.
Open the Control Panel and then choose “System and Security”.
Under System, choose Allow remote access.
Select the Computer Name tab, and then choose the Change button.
After you complete the process, the computer needs to reboot, and upon restart, it will start using the new name.
Rename Windows 11 PC with Command Prompt
The Command Prompt (CMD) has long been the go-to destination for geeks to carry out many changes in Windows. While it is now being criticized by the Windows Terminal, the Command Prompt Corpse is an essential part of Windows. You can still use it to rename your device.
Run Command command prompt in admin mode. To do that, search for “cmd” or command prompt in the Windows search and then choose “Run as Administrator“.
For user account control, click yes.
Now enter the following command into the Command Prompt and then hit Enter.
Note: Exchange the cmdlet with the new computer name and keep the quotes. See the screenshot to clear up your doubts.
wmic computersystem where name="%computername%" call rename name="<new name>".
You will receive the message, “Method execution successful”. The new computer name will come into effect once you reboot your computer.
Change Windows 11 PC Name with PowerShell
Now we use the PowerShell method of changing the computer name in Windows 11. It is also the same as the Command Prompt method and does not require a whole lot of technical know-how.
Open Windows PowerShell with admin rights. To do that, search for “PowerShell” in the Windows Search and then choose Run as administrator.
Type the following CMD let and then hit enter.
Note: Replace “windows11” with the name of your choice.
Rename-Computer -NewName "windows11"
Restart your PC for the change to take effect.
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