Windows 7 - Network Name and Icon - Change

**Brink**

How to Change the Network Name and Icon in Windows 7

Information

This will show you how to change the network name and icon in the Network and Sharing Center.

Here's How:

1. Click or right click on the Network icon in the notification area, then click on Open Network and Sharing Center. (See screenshot below)

OR

2. Open the Control Panel (All items view), and click on the Network and Sharing Center icon.

3. Click on an active network icon. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: This will not work with a unidentified network.

4. This will open the Set Network Properties window. (See screenshot below)

5. To Change the Network Name
A) In the Network name field, type the new name you want for your network. (See screenshot above)

6. To Change the Network Icon
A) Click on the Change button. (See screenshot below step 4)

B) Select a icon, or browse to the location of a icon, for your network and click on OK.

7. Click on OK to apply your settings. (See screenshot below)

8. The network name and/or icon are now changed. (See screenshot below)

That's it,
Shawn

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**andygo** · 12-02-2009

Thats it Shawn. I've been faffing round with that for ages!

**Brink** · 12-02-2009

You're most welcome Andy.

**amandamaciel** · 05-13-2010

Thank you very much! You're the man! =D haha

**Brink** · 05-13-2010

You're most welcome Amanda, and welcome to Seven Forums.

**Khrann** · 05-19-2010

I can't do that, no button to press... :s

**Brink** · 05-19-2010

Hello Khrann, and welcome to Seven Forums.

Could you be a bit more specifc, and give more details on your issue please?

**MrsLady3** · 09-30-2010

Thanks a million! I have been searching for this name change thing for months. Wish they would have had that option available in the category view!!!!!

**Brink** · 09-30-2010

You're most welcome MrsLady3, and welcome to Seven Forums.

**dismas** · 10-01-2010

When I click in the Network name field, I am unable to type anything in or change the current name. There is also no button to change the icon. However I am able to change the network name for all of the other networks. I think this is because this network has an access type of "no network access" whereas the others have "Internet" or "No Internet access". How can I change this network name?

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Windows 7 - Network Name and Icon - Change

Network Name and Icon - Change

Network Name and Icon - Change problems?