How do I change a network name?


  1. blackzero
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
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    How do I change a network name?


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  3. alphanumeric
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    If you click the icon next to the name you can change the network name and the icon that is displayed in that window.
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  4. blackzero
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    uh huh, never knew it was clickable. Dang. xD

    Thanks alot!
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  6. alphanumeric
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    Yeah, the only hint is your mouse cursor will change to a hand symbol. Most people will click the blue text or try right clicking the icon and then do a WTF head scratch.
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  7. Ztruker
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    I think you can also do this from a Command Prompt:

    netsh interface set interface name="dkm" newname="New Name Here"
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