Renamed computer but network shows new and old name


  1. sitarra
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    Windows 7 Home Premuim 64bit
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    Renamed computer but network shows new and old name


    I've just renamed my computer and I noticed in the Home Network that my computer is listed as the new name but also as the old name.

    Is there a way to get rid of the old name on the network? I would prefer just my new name to show.

    I'm not sure what extra info to provide but I will share any info that is asked for.

    I'm using Windows 7 Home Edition.
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  3. MikeS104
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Enterprise x64
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    Check your DNS/DHCP server/router for any old records and delete any old records for the old name.

    Also try a "ipconfig /flushdns", "ipconfig /release" then a "ipconfig /renew" from a command prompt from any PC seeing the old PC name on the network.

    I updated the little app I made for work. It does what I've listed above to do.
    Last edited by MikeS104; 16 Jun 2011 at 21:26.
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  4. sitarra
    Posts : 23
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    Thanks, that seems to have fixed it!
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  6. MikeS104
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Enterprise x64
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    sitarra said:
    Thanks, that seems to have fixed it!
    Great! Glad I was able to help.
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  7. HerrHausfrau
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
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    Ruh roh


    I just tried this, but when I tried to do the renew, I get an error message along the lines of, "No operation can be performed with media disconnected." Help???
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