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Windows XP: how to change computer name without reboot?

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Mar 15, 20262197 views
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Under Windows XP, is it possible to change the computer name without rebooting? If so, how?

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I don't believe it is possible. Even Windows 7 still requests a reboot when changing the computer name. You can say restart later when you change it but I have a feeling the machine will still identify itself as the old name until the next reboot(?).

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