How do I find computer name in Windows?

Method 1: Using the System Properties

  1. Press the Windows key + Pause/Break key on your keyboard. This will open the System Properties window.
  2. Alternatively, you can right-click on the "This PC" or "My Computer" icon (depending on your Windows version) on your desktop or in the File Explorer, select "Properties" from the context menu, and skip to step 4.
  3. If the above methods don't work, you can also search for "System" in the Start menu, click on "System Information," and proceed to step 4.
  4. In the System Properties window, under the "Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings" section, you will find the computer name listed next to the "Computer name" label.

Method 2: Using the Command Prompt

  1. Open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Type "cmd" and press Enter.
  2. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
    hostname
    The computer name will be displayed on the next line.

Method 3: Using PowerShell

  1. Open PowerShell by pressing the Windows key + X on your keyboard and selecting "Windows PowerShell" from the menu. Alternatively, you can search for "PowerShell" in the Start menu.
  2. In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press Enter:
    hostname
    The computer name will be displayed on the next line.

Using any of these methods, you should be able to find the computer name of your Windows system.

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