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3-5 Checking and Adding Computer Name & Workgroup Name
Windows uses the computer name and workgroup name to identify your computer on the network.
Please enter an unique name for your computer, the workgroup it will appear in, and a short
description of the computer.
In Windows 98SE/ME, Repeat the step 2 and 3 of Chapter 3-1 Checking and Adding Client for
Microsoft Networks. Select Identification tab or User Information tab to check the computer name,
workgroup and computer description are entered. If no, enter a computer name, a workgroup
name and then click OK. The description field may be left blank. If you want to share data with
other persons, make sure you have the same workgroup name.
In Windows 2000/XP, from Start > Settings > Control Panel and click System, select Computer
Name page as shown in Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3
Then click Change… button to rename the computer or join a domain or a Workgroup as shown in
Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4