Windows 10: C# - Get workgroup name

Using Visual Studio 2010.I tried both of these on Windows XP:string workgroupName = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable"UserDomainName"; string workgroupName = stringRegistry.GetValuekey1, "Workgroup", null;The first gives me the computer name.The second is blank.Please suggest a solution that will work on all versions of Windows.

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In Windows 10 Home - why would you disable the ability to change the default workgroup name from "workgroup" to something else?

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

• How are you trying to change the work group name?

Have you tried as below steps if not I suggest you to follow as below and check if it helps.

• Press “Windows+X”.
• Click on “system”.
• Then under “computer name, domain and workgroup settings” option.
• Click on change “settings” on the right hand side.
• Click on “computer name” tab.
• Under the option “to rename this computer and change its domain or workgroup, click change”
  click on “change option”.
• Under “computer name tab” enter the computer name accordingly and click on
  “ok”.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Switch from Homegroup to Workgroup

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

• 
  Press Windows+ X, select
  System.
  
• 
  Click on Advanced System settings.
  
• 
  Under Computer Name tab click on
  change.
  
• 
  Under “Member Of” change the Workgroup name
  
• 
  Then click on OK, then when prompted
  reboot your device.
  

And also refer the article given below and check if it helps.

Windows help & learning

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help

 

Migrate to Workgroup from Domain

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand as you want to switch the PC from Domain to workgroup.



In this scenario, we would suggest you to perform these steps and check.

1. Press Windows + Pause Break or open
   control panel and click on System.
   
2. Click on Advanced system settings from the left pane.
   
3. Select the Computer Name tab from the top and click on
   Change.
   
4. Select the radio button beside Workgroup and provide a name.
   
5. Click Ok. Then in the prompt click Ok.
   
6. Type the user name and password of an administrator account from this PC (not domain), and click/tap on
   OK.
   
7. Restart the PC and check.

However, for further assistance
I would suggest you to post your query in
TechNet forums, where we have experts and support professionals who are well equipped with the knowledge on Domain user to assist you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps.



Regards.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator