Windows 10: How to change device name

Discus and support How to change device name in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I got a new laptop and the device name is a cryptic thing I'd like to change to something I immediately understand. How do I do that Windows 10.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by NancyCalme, Jan 11, 2020.

  1. How to change device name


    I got a new laptop and the device name is a cryptic thing I'd like to change to something I immediately understand. How do I do that Windows 10.

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    NancyCalme, Jan 11, 2020
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  2. name changes??

    If you desire a name change please do the following:

    • Ask yourself if you really need a name change.
    • Make sure you have a good reason.
    • Know what you want your new name to be before you request a name change.
    • Send Urlyin a PM containing a decent explanation of your reason as well as your desired name.
     
    Polaris573, Jan 11, 2020
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  3. Baleful Win User
    Changing device names and deleting devices

    Yeah, you can't delete old/retired machines from the "my grid" page. The only option you have really is to wait a few days then change how it sorts the list:


    How to change device name ActiveMachines.png


    Oh, and Mike is correct, by changing the windows "computer name" it'll change on the "my grid" page.
     
    Baleful, Jan 11, 2020
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  4. mike047 Win User

    How to change device name

    Changing device names and deleting devices

    You can't delete "retired" machines....there is some kind of "paper" trail they keep and the "old" devices are kept in archive.

    I think???you can change machine names by doing so in windows "computer name" and then it might change[can't remember for sure] if it doesn't do so...detach and do a remove/re install and it should change.
     
    mike047, Jan 11, 2020
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