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Changing computer name of NT Server 4.0

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Name: Rick
Date: April 26, 2000 at 21:51:03 Pacific
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How can I change the name of my WinNT Server 4.0?



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Name: Son
Date: April 26, 2000 at 22:01:17 Pacific
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Rick, right click on the network neighborhood Icon, select properties, click on the change button, and change the computer name to whatever it is that you want.Good Luck!!


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Name: Michael Wotzka
Date: April 27, 2000 at 01:59:25 Pacific
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Hi !

You'll also have to make the appropiate
changes in the server manager.


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Response Number 3
Name: Jeff Williams
Date: April 27, 2000 at 06:47:07 Pacific
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Keep in mind, though...if you're using it as a domain controller, then you're changing the NETBIOS name, which will cause some problems with client machines. (They'll still be looking for the old computer name.)


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