How to Change PC Name on Windows 10

There can be various reasons to change or rename the PC/name on Windows 10. For instance, if you have bought a used or a new PC or laptop. By default, the computer name can be “XXXX-Desktop” or “XXXXX-PC” which can be quite deceptive, If you want to connect computers through a homegroup, screen mirror your phone to the laptop or even using Samsung DeX Wireless. Whatever the reasons are, in this post, we will show you how to change or rename the PC name in Windows 10 in 2 different ways.

In the meantime, changing the name of your Windows 10 PC is not just about customization, it’s about simplifying things. We live in a time when we use various computers, including a mix of desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones. If we don’t keep these devices coordinated, inventorying them and taking advantage of additional capabilities will quickly become difficult. 

Furthermore, when you have multiple computers connected to your local network, a name can help you remember your computer. It’s easier to connect to other devices around the house using a descriptive term, or even configure your router to allow or deny Internet access.

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How to Change the PC Name on Windows 10

In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to change the name of a Windows 10 desktop, laptop, or tablet using the Settings app and Control Panel. However, you can also change or rename the PC or computer name on Windows 10 using Command Prompt and Windows PowerShell, but not required.

Method 1. Change PC Name using Control Panel on Windows 10

Step 1. Open Control Panel.

Step 2. Click System.

System

Step 3. Click Rename this PC.

Rename this PC

Step 4. Type a new name for your computer and click the Next button.

Next

Step 5. A window will pop up asking if you want to restart your computer now or later. If you want to change to the new name immediately, click Restart now to restart your computer. If you don’t want to restart your computer right this second, click Restart later. Your computer’s name will be updated the next time you restart it.

Restart now

Method 2. Rename the Computer name using Windows Settings

To change a Windows 10 PC name using the Settings app, use these steps:

Way 1

Step 1. Open the Settings app or simply press Windows key+I to open the Settings.

Step 2. Click on System.

Step 3. Click About on the left-hand side pane and then click Rename this PC below the Device specifications option.

Rename this PC

Step 4. Type a new PC name for your computer and click the Next button.

Step 5. Click the Restart now button.

Way 2

Step 1. Open the Settings app or simply press Windows key+I to open the Settings.

Step 2. Click on System.

Step 3. Click Projecting to this PC on the left-hand side pane and then click Rename your PC.

Step 4. Click Rename this PC.

Step 5. Type a new name for your computer and click the Next button.

Step 6. A window will pop up asking if you want to restart your computer now or later. If you want to change to the new name immediately, click Restart now to restart your computer. If you don’t want to restart your computer right this second, click Restart later. Your computer’s name will be updated the next time you restart it.

These were the two methods to rename or change a PC name on Windows 10. You can either use the Settings option or Control Panel. Using system properties and command prompt, and even PowerShell to modify the device’s name for any major versions of the operating system, including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 when renaming a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet using the Settings app only for Windows 10.

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