How do i rename a computer in windows xp




















The only way to remove a folder from Documents and Settings is to delete the user that owns it. Someone may have a "trick" to make a change but this is how Windows user profiles work. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. The reason I want to rename the sub-folder is - the folder is named with my name , which means it shows in a files' 'Properties' - when I email a file or photo.

Alas I get this error message when I try to 'rename' the sub-folder: "Larry is a windows system folder and is required for windows to run properly.

After rebooting, your computer name will be change to it's new name. For those of you who prefer to use the command prompt to change the name, you can do so by using the Netdom command. Instead, you will need to copy the executable from a XP computer. If that's not possible, you won't be able to use the command prompt for changing the computer name.

N ow that you have a more friendlier computer name, it will make connecting computers together on your home network much easier to identify. Click here to cancel reply. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Subscribe without commenting E-Mail:. Download Article Explore this Article Steps. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Right click on the drive letter you want to change. Please read warnings before continuing any further!

If you can't see the drive letter you want to change you can scroll down. For a drive that has "Online" under it, the drive letter will be in the media area. Drag down to "Change Drive Letter and Paths. In the "Change Drive Letter or Path" window click the drag down selection box with the drive letter in it and click the letter you want the drive to be. A warning will pop up reminding you that changing the drive letter can cause your programs to fail. If you are confident that you want to still want to change the letter, click "Yes".

If you have a program using the drive you want to change, you will get an additional warning. Unless you really know for certain what you are doing, select "No" and find the open program.

Yes No. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Close all open programs before starting. Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0. Change one of your removable drives or a spare hard drive to your favorite letter.

Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. Programs can become confused if a drive letter it needs to function becomes unavailable. Note: Correction.



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