RE: Setting computer name

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From: Tony Camilli (TonyCamilli_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/17/05


Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 06:05:02 -0800

Mario,
  Logon as administrator, open the "System" control panel applet and modify
the computer name on the "Computer Name" tab. Refer to printed or online
documentation for instructions on how to logon as Administrator and how to
commit you changes so they will be persistent.

HTH,
Tony

"Marius - Roma" wrote:

> I am using an HP 5700 Windows XP based thin client but I cannot set the
> computer name. I made some tests and I was unable to locate a place to set
> the name.
>
> Is it a Microsoft or an HP issue?
>
> Can anybody please help?
>
> Regards
>
> Mario
>
>
>
>



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