Windows 10: My PC's name keeps changing in my router.

Discus and support My PC's name keeps changing in my router. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I named my computer, lets say its "XYZ". However recently my family has decided to change the wifi settings to prevent any unauthorized devices from... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Clairyth, Jun 19, 2020.

  1. Clairyth Win User

    My PC's name keeps changing in my router.


    I named my computer, lets say its "XYZ". However recently my family has decided to change the wifi settings to prevent any unauthorized devices from connecting. This is all fine and good, however out of nowhere my computer has started to change its name to "XYZ 1", "XYZ 2" and so on, currently up to 14. I checked my computer and verified that its name has not actually changed itself on my end. But whatever is causing it to change on the router is causing my computer to become an unknown device due to its new name and cause me to lose all connection to the wifi.


    Any Advice on this issue?


    Thanks.

    :)
     
    Clairyth, Jun 19, 2020
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  2. 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.
     
    Marilou Ser, Jun 19, 2020
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  3. 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, Jun 19, 2020
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  4. IggSter Win User

    My PC's name keeps changing in my router.

    How to factory reset Cisco 1700 Router

    Hopefully I can help you here....its a very common thing to happen.


    First, I take it you dont know the passwords for console access or telnet/ssh?

    I will assume that these devices belong to you.

    step 1. Plug a cisco console cable into a serial port on your pc
    step 2. Plug other end into Cisco console port
    step 3. Using hyperterm or putty or similar connect to the serial port
    step 4. boot router, and make sure you clearly can see the output (this confirms you have good serial comms)
    step 5. if this fails, adjust the comm port settings (9600, 8,1,n are the default)
    step 6. now you have to do the only hard part...send the break command:

    Break command list: Break Commands

    Go down the list and match your OS and SW and try the sequence suggested.

    If this fails several times do what I do: Install putty (free) and then to send a break so you can get into rommom just hit "ctrl-a b".
     
    IggSter, Jun 19, 2020
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