Computer Name Shows Desktop-XXXXXX
You may notice that your Windows 10 system has a computer name "Desktop-XXXXXX" on both desktop and laptop systems. (XXXXXX = any combination of seven letters or numbers)
![SLN298982_en_US__1Windows10-desktop](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P0000004hZPQAY/ka06P0000004hZPQAY_en_US_1.jpeg)
How to Change the Computer Name
You have several options that allow you to change the computer name of a Windows 10 system.
From the Start menu
- Click/Tap Settings on the Start menu, The Settings Window will open.
- Click/Tap the System icon, (upper left).
- Click/Tap About at the bottom of the left side menu.
- Then Click/Tap the Rename PC button
- In the Rename your PC Window, type in the new name in the box then Click/Tap Next and Click/Tap the Restart Now button.
Desktop Mode Menu
- Type sysdm.cpl in the search box then press the Enter key, this opens the System Properties window.
- Click/Tap the Change
- In the Computer Name/Domain Changes window type in, the new computer name in the Computer Name box then Click/Tap OK then click Yes to restart the system
If you have further questions about this article, please contact Dell Technical Support.