Windows XP

1. Click on Start.
   

   XP Start Button

2. Locate “My Computer,” on the right side of the start menu.
   

   My Computer

3. Right click on my computer.
4. Select properties from the drop down menu.
   

   Properties Option

5. A new windows should pop up called “System”. Under the tab “Computer name” you will find your computer’s name.
   

   Tab – Computer Name

   

   Computer Name Location

Windows 7

1. Click on Start.
   

   Windows 7 Start Menu

2. Locate “Computer,” on the right side of the start menu.
   

   Computer Location In Start Menu

3. Right click on computer.
4. Select properties from the drop down menu.
   

   Properties Option

5. A new windows should pop up called “System”. Under the heading “Computer name, domain, and work group settings” you will find your computer’s name.
   

   Computer Name Location