Computer Name is required for uniqueness to identify the computer within the domain. So, you have to give a unique name for each computer within the domain.
This article explains the steps to change “Computer Name” in Windows 7 Operating System.
Step (1). Go to the Desktop window.
Step (2). Locate the My Computer icon and right-click on it. Windows will display a pop-up menu.
Step (3). Select Properties menu item from the pop-up menu. Windows will display a system window where it will display basic information about your computer.
Step (4). Click on the Change settings link which is under the “Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings” section. Windows will display the “System Properties” dialog.
Step (5). From the “System Properties” dialog, click on the Change button. Windows will display the “Computer Name/Domain Changes” dialog.
Step (6). On the “Computer Name/Domain Changes” dialog, enter the name of the computer in the “Computer name:” field. When you are entering the name, the “Full computer name:” field will be automatically displayed.
Step (7). If your system is within the domain, enter the domain name under the “Domain:” field. Otherwise, if your system is a standalone system, select the Workgroup: option and enter the name of the workgroup in the text box.
Step (8). Once you made the changes, click on the OK button to close the “Computer Name/Domain Changes” dialog.
Step (9). From the “System Properties” dialog, click on the OK button to apply your changes.
Now you changed your computer name. Once you change the computer name, your previously shared file URI names will not work. For eg: Your computer name was “Mimic” and you changed it to “Gimmic”, the file URI “\\Mimic\SharedFolder” will not work. It should be now “\\Gimmic\SharedFolder”.
🙂 Sahida