Windows 10: Change Operating System Name at Startup in Windows 10

How to: Change Operating System Name at Startup in Windows 10

How to Change Operating System Name at Startup in Windows 10


Information If you have more than one operating system installed on your PC, then you will see a Choose an operation system (Windows Boot Manager) screen at startup with the name (description) of each installed OS on your PC listed.

This tutorial will show you how to change the name of an operating system listed on the Choose an operation system screen at startup in Windows 10.

You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to change the name of an operating system.


EXAMPLE: Operating system name on "Choose an operation system" at startup






Here's How:

1. Open an command prompt at boot.

2. Type bcdedit in the command prompt, and press Enter.

3. Under each Windows Boot Loader section, look for the OS description (ex: Windows 10) you want to change the name of, and make note of its identifier (ex: {current}). (see screenshot below)




4. Type the command below in the command prompt, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
*Arrow bcdedit /set {identifier} description "new name"



Note Substitute identifier in the command above with the actual identifier (ex: {current}) from step 3 of the OS (ex: Windows 10) you want to rename.

Substitute new name in the command above with the description (ex: Windows 10 Pro) you want for the OS.

For example: bcdedit /set {current} description "Windows 10 Pro"





5. When finished, you can close the command prompt if you like.



That's it,
Shawn


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Changing the name on the WELCOME screen at startup in Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern we will assist you with it.

I would suggest you to login in Microsoft account to change the name on welcome screen. In order to change the name refer the step given in below link.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/change-the-name-on-your-microsoft-account

(also applies to windows 10)

Note: After performing the steps I suggest you to restart the system in order to change the name on welcome screen.


I hope this information is helpful.

Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Changing the name on the WELCOME screen at startup in Windows 10

I have followed your link but it still will not change the name. So if anyone can help please send us in the right direction. Remember it is for Windows 10.

 

How do I change the "chose an Operating System" on startup in Windows 10

Hi,

Nice to meet you!

You may refer to instructions below: (Click
here to view details)

• 
  Open System by clicking the Start button
  
  , clicking Control
  Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking System.
  
• 
  Click Advanced System Settings.
  
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation,
  type the password or provide confirmation.
  
• 
  Click the Advanced tab, and then, under Startup and Recovery, click Settings.
  
• 
  Under System startup, in the Default operating system list, click the operating system that you want to use when you turn on or restart your computer.
  

Thank You!

 

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change windows 10 pc name

We appreciate you getting back to us. To change the cmd name, we suggest that you follow this steps:

• Open a Command Prompt (Adimin) window: Win+X, A, Alt+Y
• Then run the following command to change your computer name to Donner: WMIC ComputerSystem where Name=COMPUTER-NAME call Rename Name=NewName
• Reboot your PC.
• Try to run ipconfig / all command, you should find that the Host Name in Windows IP Configuration list has been changed to the new name.

Keep us posted with the result.