Computer identified with wrong name


  1. Posts : 247
    Win7, home premium, 64 bit
       #1

    Computer identified with wrong name


    When I upgraded to Win 7, my first computer was made by Gateway. After 4 failures, I decided to junk it and purchased another desktop. I made the mistake of dowloading the most recent backup image in hopes of avoiding the reinstall of the software apps. This was a mistake and I had to reformat and load the new Win 7 O/S. My new machine is a Micro Express and they supply a CD with the O/S on it. Everything works OK but if I go to "Computer Management", it identifies the computer as a Gateway. Is there anyway to change the listing to Micro Express. I contacted Micro Express and they said that there was no way to change that. Any suggestions? I know this is not a major or serious problem only an annoyance.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 3,302
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1
       #2

    Hello Retiredbill

    Can you post a screenshot of exactly where the name is wrong -
    Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums
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    Danny
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #3

    This article tells you how

    Computer Name - View and Change
    Last edited by Brink; 04 Dec 2011 at 15:12. Reason: fixed broken link
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 247
    Win7, home premium, 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    To Danny. I'm attaching a screenshot of the mislabel.

    To Jaycee; That;s not the place where the wrong label is located. Go to "Computer Management" and you'll see the name I'm talking about.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Computer identified with wrong name-paint-win7-forums.png  
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 3,302
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1
       #5

    Looks like its just the partition name. Try this Retiredbill - Drive - Rename
    OPTION 2 will do the job

    Danny
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 247
    Win7, home premium, 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Danny, your a genius. It was a simple task in Computer Management when you know how. Tnak you very much, you did a great job.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 3,302
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1
       #7

    Glad to here it Retiredbill :)

    Regards Danny
      My Computer


 

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