Travel Technology - Changing The Computer Name With Windows XP

When installing Windows XP, you are asked to name the computer. I need to change the name since I will (for a few days) have two computers with the same name and that will cause a network conflict.

How can I do this with XP Pro?

Right click My Computer.
Choose Properties.
Choose the Computer Name tab.
Click the Change button.

You can also get there by going to the System control panel.

Simple step by step here:

http://www.simplehelp.net/2006/07/10/how-to-change-your-computer-name-or-workgroup-in-windows-xp/

Can you use spaces in the computer name?

Can you use spaces in the computer name?

No. The computer name is only supposed to be 15 characters and really just letters and numbers. The description can have spaces and such.

Right click My Computer.
Choose Properties.
Choose the Computer Name tab.
Click the Change button.

You can also get there by going to the System control panel.

Simple step by step here:

http://www.simplehelp.net/2006/07/10/how-to-change-your-computer-name-or-workgroup-in-windows-xp/

Thanks to both of you! ^