Windows 10: PC shows Wrong PC name Windows 10

Hey guys, this isn't a new problem - it is still unresolved but the previous thread was locked



Previous thread

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...ame-help/49f7d7ce-38e3-450f-8e3a-cb46abfb76ff


I tried all the suggestions and none worked





if I go to the start menu and type "PC" this is where it should show my computer name, but instead it shows "COMPUTER (1)"

I've had a couple of Windows guru IT guys look at this new laptop I got last August (Asus ROG Strix) and they can't figure it out and as per my previous thread, the suggestions other microsoft staff members made did not resolve it

when I follow those instructions the system shows the name of the computer is Uncle Buck - but when I type PC it shows "Computer (1)" as per the screenshot


I shouldn't have to reinstall or format a brand new computer like this, I really want a solution please

:)

 

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.

 

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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.