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Do you want to share that file? However, I can't seem to be able to discover that name from the other computers. How to view the device name/computer name in Windows 10 from Settings One way to see the Device name in Windows 10 is to open Settings (Windows + I), and click or tap System, followed by About. To find a PC on your Homegroup or traditional network, open any folder and click the word Network on the Navigation Pane along the folder's left edge, as shown here. If i change the name of my computer and the workgroup how will i exchange information with the rest of the university workgroup? In the Remote Desktop Connection interface, type the name or IP address of the computer that you need to access and click " Connect ". It should say Connected under the network name. If you like the advice you received on this page, please up-vote / Step 3. The computer name must be unique when your device is part of a network. Now, type the next command: ping -a . Some of the things I've tried: (These are just the pertinent parts.) Each computer on your network must have a unique name. It enables you to connect one PC to another PC on the same network but also on different networks;it is compatible with all editions, including the Home edition, of Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7; andit doesn't ask you to adjust computer settings but offers easy and concise interface. Step 2. I need more computer questions. In such acase, some network operations may fail because theres no way to tell whichcomputer you mean when you specify the computer name. Do not modify anything with the Workgroup box.8. How come nuclear waste is so radioactive when uranium is relatively stable with an extremely long half life? [Free], Free Remote Desktop Alternatives for Windows 10 Home, [How-to] Remote Access PC on Same Network or Different Network. (Personally, I would never ever again manually assign an IP address to a desktop computer. Cheers jimbo As you can see, it is not that hard to rename a network in Windows 10. Thankyou Ezeonsoft for done satisfactory project. Find computer name under Network in File Explorer Open File Explorer. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. Have your problem been solved? Here, select the radio option Name and type your new network name in the blank field. To change the name, on that Computer Name dialog, just hitthe Change button, and youll see a dialog such as this: As you can see, you can change your computer name to whatever you like, orchange the Workgroup its a part of. If not, reboot Windows 10. Step 3. Why might a prepared 1% solution of glucose take 2 hours to give maximum, stable reading on a glucometer? 2000 Professional For Dummies? Browse other questions tagged, Start here for a quick overview of the site, Detailed answers to any questions you might have, Discuss the workings and policies of this site, Learn more about Stack Overflow the company. To find a file from your Desktop, click the Desktop folder on the left. After connecting to the remote desktop, you can manage files or run apps on the remote computer. I found the TheFiddlerWins' answer a bit too technical. After that, click " OK " for remote access computer on same network. Click OK. of users. First, please be aware that when Windows won't resolve a computer name, it is Also, the router shows model #, not SSID. Check your computer's network settings if you're already connected wirelessly or via Ethernet. The above action will open the network properties window. Sign up for an AnyViewer account; install and run AnyViewer on the two PCs. 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