Windows 10: Fixing Network Names in Windows 10 Pro

Hello, I have followed the guide here to adjust the arbitrary "Network 3" network name that showed up on the bottom right of the screen on the Task Bar using the Security Policy. That worked perfectly. However I notice that the incorrect name still shows when going to Start > Settings > Network & Internet > View Your Network Properties.In my case when selecting this, I see the below information. The green part changed when I followed the Security Policy renaming guide on these forums but the top "Name" is also not correct, shows an old ISP that I no longer use. How can I manually change this? I checked through my routers menu and it does not appear to be pulling this name from the router.

Windows 10 Pro x64, connected using ethernet cable (fibre)

Thanks in advance.


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How do I change the network adapter name? (Windows 10)

Press Windows Key + R, type secpol.msc and press Enter to run it. In Local Security Policy window, go to the Network List Manager Policies in the left pane. Now in the right pane double click on the network name that you want to change. In the Properties windows under the Name section make sure that Name is selected. Now in the input field enter the name that you wish to use for your connection. Click Apply then OK to save the changes. And you might have to log in again or to restart your computer before the changes are applied.

 

How do I change the network adapter name? (Windows 10)





http://www.download3k.com/articles/How-to-change-a-network-s-name-in-Windows-8-or-10-01258

 

Windows 10; Network Name

Hi,

The Registry steps follower that resolved the issue.

But could you tell us why it appears to select a network status name based on your past Wi-Fi network connections, and then applies it to your wired Ethernet connection?

Thanks.

Mason