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Old 01-05-2006, 02:00 AM
Jason - MR
 
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How do I change or create new identity of a profile in XP? ie. it shows up
on my network as Company31 and I really want it to sayPC John Doe. any help
would be greatly appreciated!
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Old 01-05-2006, 02:00 AM
Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers
 
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Hi,

Change it on the "Computer Name" tab of system properties in the Control
Panel. You will need to reboot to complete the change.

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Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
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"Jason - MR" <JasonMR@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> How do I change or create new identity of a profile in XP? ie. it shows
> up
> on my network as Company31 and I really want it to sayPC John Doe. any
> help
> would be greatly appreciated!



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