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How do I set the hostname of a Windows machine?

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There are several questions similar to what I'm trying to do here, but I can't find any that actually answer the question. Feel free to just link me if you find one. I need to set the hostname of a Windows 7 machine. In Linux, it's a simple But on Windows, I can't figure out how to set my hostname …

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hostname mymachine.mydomain.com

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Fix for: How do I set the hostname of a Windows machine?

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The hostname is just that: a hostname. It is never supposed to have more than one component within it. The FQDN can be determined by appending the configured DNS domain, according to . sysdm.cpl → Computer Name → Change → More... has a "Primary DNS …

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