
In the Properties window, click the Computer Name tab. On the desktop, right-click the My Computer or Computer icon. Viewing and changing the computer name in Windows XP In the System Properties window, you see the "Computer name" and "Full computer name" listed, as shown in the picture above. On the desktop, right-click the Computer icon. Viewing and changing the computer name in Windows Vista and 7 Enter a new computer name in the window that opens. In the System Properties window, click the Change button. If you want to change the computer name, click the Change settings link to the right of the computer name. In the System Properties window, you see the "Computer name" and "Full computer name" listed, as shown in the picture below. Right-click Start to access the Power User Task Menu.
Viewing and changing the computer name in Windows 8 and 10