Rename Your Computer to Make It More Personalized

Change Computer Name Windows 10

Windows 10 PCs are great, and they should have a computer name that makes it sound like a part of your universe. Check our guide to pour your creativity into renaming on Windows 10 PC.

Whether you are upgrading to Windows 10 or have got a new PC, you may need to change the name of your Computer to make them sound like yours. Stop wondering about it and rename your systems easily by following these easy steps!

Rename Your Windows 10 PC Using System Settings

Step 1: First of all, hit the Windows button on your keyboard and select the settings option.

windows settings option

Step 2: Have a look on at the bottom of the left panel ether ou can find the About option. Select that option to open the device specifications and hit on the Rename this PC option appearing on your screen.

windows system settings icon

system about option

Rename this PC option

Step 3: Once you click on the rename this PC option, you can enter any name you want for your PC. You can get more creative while choosing the name of your PC. Choose the name such as Jarvis or Skynet from science fiction movies.

new PC name

Step 4: Though window 10 allows you to apply creativity while choosing the name, but it has certain limits. Always make sure to follow the naming rules such as no special characters, a combination of numbers and alphabets only, no use of spaces while writing a new name, and use of only 15 characters for drafting the name for your PC.

Step 5: After you type the new name for your PC, hit the Next Button the Windows will change the name. You will need to reboot your computer to implement these changes. Make sure that you save your work files before that. You can also skip this step for later if working on any urgent things on your PC. Once you restart the PC, you can find that it will display a new name.

new name for your PC

display a new pc name


Windows Control Panel Rename

It is easy to rename your Windows 10 PC using the control panel. Follow the below steps to give a new name to your system using this option.

Step 1: You need to access the control panel of your system. Hit the Window Key + X key to get a quick access menu and select the control panel. You can also take the help of Cortona or Search Box to locate the control panel. Click on the System and Security after locating the control panel.

Control Panel Option

Control Panel“System and Security” settings

Step 2: Once you enter the System option, you can look for the Advanced System Setting option.

Advanced System Setting option

Step 3: After you click on the Advanced System Settings, check for the Computer Name option and click it. After clicking on it, you need to hit the change option appearing on your screen to rename your PC.

Change Computer Name option

System Properties screen

new Computer name box

Step 4: Once you perform all these steps, restart your PC so that Windows 10 can implement the changes you made.

restart PC to rename pc


How About Getting More Creative with the Personalized Computer?

It is not just the name that you can change on Windows 10 PC. You can get a homely feel while using your computers by creating your own personalized computers. You can create a custom mouse cursor, desktop shortcuts, boot-up screen images, and many more for your PC with ease.

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