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Rename a Computer Challenge

How do you Rename a Computer?

  • How do you use PowerShell to find out the current computer name?
  • How do you use PowerShell to rename a computer?
  • Open PowerShell: Start by opening PowerShell with administrator privileges.

Use PowerShell to get the current computer name.

The current computer name , which is typically something like "DESKTOP-ABC123."

Use PowerShell to Rename-Computer

  • To follow along with the course, rename the remote computer VSC1. This specifies the new name you want to set.
  • Then use the correct cmdlet to restart the computer after renaming it.
  • Confirm the New Computer Name: After the computer restarts.

Double check the new computer name, it should now display "VSC1" as the computer name.