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To specify your computer and workgroup names

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  1. Open System in Control Panel.

  2. On the Computer Name tab, click Change.

  3. In Computer name, type your computer name.

    The computer name must be unique. You cannot use a name already in use on the network.

  4. In Workgroup, type the workgroup name.

Note

  • To open System Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. 

  • The Network Setup Wizard automatically configures your workgroup name.

  • The workgroup name must be the same on all the computers on the network.

  • Some Internet service providers (ISP) require a specific computer name. Check with your ISP before changing the computer name on your Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) host computer.