Windows 10: Remove Computer From Network In File Manager

Discus and support Remove Computer From Network In File Manager in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I changed the name of a new Windows 10 computer and restarted it. The computer name changed as I expected, but now when I go to Network in Windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Pete999, Dec 14, 2018.

  1. PETE999
    Pete999 Win User

    Remove Computer From Network In File Manager


    I changed the name of a new Windows 10 computer and restarted it.


    The computer name changed as I expected, but now when I go to Network in Windows Explorer (File Manager) there's an icon in the Computer category for both the old name and the new name. And when I expand Network in the left pane, both the old and new computer names are listed there as well.


    Naturally, if I click on the old name, Windows can't find it. But I can't remove this icon either. The right-click options are only


    Open

    Open in New window

    Pin to Quick Access

    Connect with Remote Desktop Connection

    Pin to Start

    Create Shortcut


    The same behavior shows on Windows 7 networked computers, except a few of those right-click options are missing.


    How do I delete the old computer's icon from Windows Explorer?

    :)
     
    Pete999, Dec 14, 2018
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  2. DOXEY2
    doxey2 Win User

    Add or Remove Network from Navigation Pane in Windows 10


    Brink,

    I followed all of the steps and was not able to see the "attributes" file under ShellFolder. Any suggestions? I would like to remove both "network" and "this pc" Thanks
     
    doxey2, Dec 14, 2018
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  3. MUSSELS
    Mussels Win User
    Basic Network guide

    I'll be adding a small page on doing this in windows vista soon, since XP is the same with a step or two less, i assume people will figure it out.
     
    Mussels, Dec 14, 2018
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  4. JOMEL_SANTOS
    Jomel_Santos Win User

    Remove Computer From Network In File Manager

    Network Connections Manager?

    Hi Laura,

    We acknowledge that you would like to remove old computers that have been added to your network for file sharing and for us to effectively assist you on this, kindly confirm to us if you're referring to Windows Homegroup. If yes, you may follow the steps
    below to easily remove those old computers from your Homegroup connection.

    • Start by opening File Explorer.
    • In the navigation pane on the left, scroll down and then expand the Homegroup folder.
    • In that folder, you'll see a list of PCs in the Homegroup. PCs that are unavailable on the network are dimmed. If a computer is asleep, turned off, or just disconnected from the network, it will show as unavailable.
    • Click the name of the computer that you would like to remove.
    • After clicking, on the right, click the "Remove <computername> from the homegroup" option. No confirmation will be prompted but the computer will be removed from the homegroup.

    Do get back to us with the results and if you have any other questions, don't hesitate to post back.
     
    Jomel_Santos, Dec 14, 2018
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