Microsoft KB Archive/228544

= Changing Computer Name in Windows 2000 Requires Restart =

Article ID: 228544

Article Last Modified on 2/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server

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This article was previously published under Q228544



SUMMARY
When you change your computer name or domain membership on a Microsoft Windows 2000 computer, each step must be performed separately with a shut down and restart you 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 kbinfo KB228544

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