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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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+1 You are 100% correct. – KCotreau Jul 19 '11 at 3:28

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