How to find a computer name

Creation date: 12/18/2021 9:30 AM    Updated: 12/18/2021 9:30 AM   computer name device name pc name
Follow these steps to report a computer name to the IT Dept when needed:


Windows method 1 (Windows 10 or newer):
  1. Click on the Windows icon in the lower left corner of your screen.
  2. Type "Computer name" or "View your PC name".
  3. Click on "View your PC name".
  4. Report the "Device name" to the IT Dept.

Windows method 2:
Open File Explorer on your computer.  
  1. On the left pane, find "This PC" or "My Computer"
  2. Right-click on that.
  3. Choose "Properties" from the menu / list.
  4. Look for "Device name" or "Computer name".  It may be something like "PF-NF-MINI-1" or "GB-NATFOOD4", etc.  It may also have "guidos.lan" in front of it.
  5. Report the computer name to the IT Dept.


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