How do I "rename" my computer?

Question

When I first set up my new computer I input my last name as the computer name (not just the windows profile name) and now I'm wondering how I can change it so my last name isn't exposed to anyone sharing the same network. Help please!

Answer 1

Have a link, for detailed information,

link

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/libra...

http://www.ehow.com/how_2193792_rename-a...

Answer 2

change your workgroup if you dont want people to see you on the network.

networking id tab there you can change your computer name.

Answer 3

A quicker way to get where the Ron N suggested above is simply to right click My Computer and go to Properties

Answer 4

1 start menu

2 right click computer > properties

3 change settings  

Answer 5

click start, go to control panel, system, then computer name

should get your there