Rename PC: 3 quick ways (CMD/PS) ⚡️
Did you just buy a new computer or laptop with Windows and were surprised by the default name? Default names in Windows are often a strange combination of letters and numbers, difficult to remember.
If you have several devices at home such as PCs, smartphones, tablets, or laptops connected to the same Wi-Fi network, changing the device name makes it easier to identify on the network.
Remember, we're talking about the team name, not the username; many people confuse the two!
1. Change the Computer Name from Settings in Windows 10
Windows 10 lets you easily change your computer name from the Settings app. Follow these simple steps:
1. Press Tecla Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Click on System.
3. In the left panel, select About.
4. Click on Rename this PC.
5. Enter the new name for your computer and the administrator password.
How to Change Your PC Name in Windows 11
In Windows 11, the process for changing The team name is similar but with slight differences. Follow these instructions:
1. Open Settings and go to System.
2. On the right side, select About.
3. Press the button Rename this PC.
4. Enter the new name and click on Following.
5. Restart your computer to apply the name change.
2. Change the Computer Name from System Properties
If you can't change the name from Settings, try System Properties.
1. Right-click on This team and select Properties.
2. In the left panel, click on Advanced system settings.
3. In the window that appears, select the tab Team name.
4. Click the button Change.
5. Enter the desired new name and click on Ok.
Restart your computer and the new name will be active.
3. Change Computer Name Using Command Prompt
The Command Prompt is another simple tool for renaming your PC with a single command.
1. Search CMD in the Start menuRight-click and select Run as administrator.
2. Type the following command, replacing 'PC-Name' for the new name you want:
wmic computersystem where name="%computername%" call rename name="Nombre-PC"
3. Restart your computer for the change to take effect. After restarting, you will see the new name.
4. Rename your PC using PowerShell
PowerShell is another powerful option for changing the computer name, valid in Windows 10 and 11.
1. Search for PowerShell, right-click, and select Run as Administrator.
2. Run this command, replacing NewName with the name you want to assign:
Rename-Computer -NewName "NuevoNombre"
3. To apply the change, restart your computer with this command:
Restart-Computer
✅ These methods work to easily and quickly change the name of your Windows computer. Did this tutorial help you? Share it with your friends so they can better organize their devices too!
