When identifying a computer on a network, the data of the computer that is stored in the operating system is important. As practice shows, sometimes users need to change some data in the OS.
Instructions
Step 1
In the Windows operating system, a computer has its own distinctive data: name, network group name, IP address and serial number of the operating system itself. This data can be viewed and edited if necessary. To find out the name of your computer, open the system properties window. This can be done through the drop-down menu of the shortcut "My Computer" or through the "Control Panel". Run the "Advanced System Settings" section and go to the "Computer Name" tab. It is in this window that the full name of your computer and the name of the local workgroup will be indicated.
Step 2
To edit this data, click on the "Edit" button at the bottom of the window. Enter a new name or correct an existing one. Note that changing the local group will change the network settings for accessing other computers on the network. The changes made in this window will take effect the next time the operating system is loaded.
Step 3
To find out your IP address, run the properties of the network connection. Click on the inscription "Local Area Connection", located on the right in the "Network Control Center" window. When you click on the "Details" button, all network values for this connection will be displayed. You can change the IP address in the properties of the network connection.
Step 4
To see the operating system code, launch your computer's properties window again. The internal system code is displayed at the bottom of the window. You can change it by clicking on the words "Change product key".
Step 5
When identifying your computer on the Internet, first of all, your external IP-address, which depends on the provider, matters. If it is dynamic, then it is set again every time you connect, if it is static, then you can change it by contacting the provider's support service.
