Changing Computer Name in Windows 2000 Requires Restart

ID: Q228544

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server

SUMMARY

When you change the name of your computer in Microsoft Windows 2000, you need to shut down and restart your computer for the change to take effect.

MORE INFORMATION

When you change the name of your computer, the Windows 2000 application and network services are not automatically updated to use the new computer name. The Windows 2000 application and network services read the computer name when they are started.

Additional query words: reboot

Keywords : kbenv ntstart ntdomain
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbinfo