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

link|improve this question

40% accept rate
feedback

1 Answer

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(?).

link|improve this answer
+1 You are 100% correct. – KCotreau Jul 19 '11 at 3:28
feedback

Your Answer

 
or
required, but never shown

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.