RE: Change Computer Name Remotely

From: Desmond Lee (mcp_at_donotspamplease.mars)
Date: 12/28/04 

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 11:43:11 -0800

A computer name, locally or remotely, cannot simply be changed while the
machine is still part of a Windows domain. It must be unjoined (to a
workgroup) before this is supported.

"Amanda George" wrote:

> Is there a way, possibly through scripting, to change the computer name on an
> XP computer remotely? The computers in our company are on a domain, and
> their addresses register automatically in DNS. They have DHCP addresses.
> Any ideas?

Relevant Pages

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  • Admin$ share on a workgroup
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    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
  • RE: Change Computer Name Remotely
    ... "Desmond Lee" wrote: ... > machine is still part of a Windows domain. ... >> their addresses register automatically in DNS. ... They have DHCP addresses. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
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