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Finding your computer name in Windows

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  • Last updated: Apr 12, 2021 by Kyle Oliveira

Windows Search

  1. Open the Start Menu and type in about
  2. Click on About your PC 
  3. Your "Device name" is your computer name.


Control Panel

  1. Open Control Panel
    • You can use WIN+R and then type in control, then press enter.
  2. Click on System and Security
  3. Click on System
  4. Your "Device name" is your computer name.
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