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There are many reasons why you want to rename your computer: the users from your network need to identify you, also if you have a bluetooth device your computer will identify you for file transfers, or maybe you just want to personalize your computer.

No matter the reason, we will show you how to rename your computer on Windows 7, Vista and XP.

Windows 7 and Vista

1. On your desktop, right-click on Computer and the choose Properties (1 on the image below).
2. Click on Change Settings (2 on the image below).
3. The System Properties window will appear. Click on Change (3 on the image below).
4. Change the name of your computer (4 on the image below) and then click on OK (5) and then OK again (6).
5. You will now need to restart your computer in order for the changes to take effect. (7 on the image below).

Windows XP

1. On your desktop, right-click on My Computer and then choose Properties (1 on the image below).
2. The System Properties window will appear, and choose the Computer Name tab (2 on the image below).
3. Click on Change (3 on the image below)
4. Change the name of your computer (4 on the image below) and then click on OK (5)
5. You will need to restart your computer in order for the changes to take effect. (6 on the image below)

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