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How to Rename Your Windows 11 PC [4 Different Ways]
Ensure that you select a PC name you can easily remember
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Customizing your digital environment should be a must in your day-to-day work actions. You can do it in various ways, but today, we will show how to quickly rename your Windows 11 PC.
It seems like many users are concerned about this aspect, so we prepared 5 accessible options that will take no more than a few seconds.
Because renaming your computer is recommended, let’s look at some valuable reasons.
Why should I rename my Windows 11 PC?
After you find out why you should rename your Windows 11 PC, let’s see how you can do that.
How can I rename my PC in Windows 11?
1. Use the Settings menu
2. Modify the System Properties settings
3. Use the Control Panel
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Press theWindowskey on your keyboard to open the search box.
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Typecontrol panelin the search box and click on the first result to open the app.
3.Navigate to theSystem and Securitysection in Control Panel.
4.Under theSystemsection, click on theAllow remote accessoption.
5.Select theComputer Nametab, then click on theChangebutton.
6.In theComputer Namesection, type the new desired one, then click onOK.
- Restart your PC.
The Control Panel menu comes in handy when it comes to making changes to your PC. You can set up a new PC name in just a few clicks from the System and Security tab.
4. Run some commands in Command Prompt
Can I change the name of my Windows 11 Remote Desktop?
Some of you might need more specific names for additional Windows 11 instances. This happens particularly if you have a Remote Desktop Web Access server displaying multiple apps or desktops.
You can easily do it by logging on to the Remote Desktop Session Host server as an administrator.
Also, remember that remote desktops are only available for Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise editions. If you’re running the Windows 11 Home version, use a suitable third-party remote desktop app.
If you often face display issues,check the monitor detailsand determine whether it’s the underlying cause. Should you feel like you want to modify the names of other devices, check out our article on how torename your printer.
If you have other questions or curiosities, feel free to leave a comment in the section below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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