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How to switch computer's registered name

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by mrpoliticalman

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In windows xp - I want to switch the owner of the computers name. Example: it shows "Joe Smith" as the owner and I want to switch it to "Sara Smith". Does anyone know how to switch the owner's name?

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by craig321

Right My Computer then properties select the Computer Name tab hit change and type the name u wish to change it to.

by toivo talikka

If the answer was spot on and you managed to fix the problem, it would be good practice to accept the answer points and close the questions, please.

by tracey

my computer is still recognized on our network by it's first entered registered name. The registered user is changed, but something still needs changed to have my computer recognized by the new name I chose. Did I miss something? I followed the instructions exactly and I'm fairly literate on PC's.

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