You can check your PC's server name (or hostname) quickly using the command prompt. Here's how:
Steps:
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Open the Command Prompt:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
cmd
and press Enter. This will open the command prompt window.
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Enter the Hostname Command:
- In the command prompt window, type
hostname
and press Enter.
- In the command prompt window, type
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View the Server Name:
- The server name (or hostname) will be displayed on the next line in the command prompt.
Example:
C:\Users\YourUsername>hostname
YourPCName
C:\Users\YourUsername>
In this example, YourPCName
is the server name (or hostname) of the PC.
Alternative Method: Using System Information
You can also find the PC name in the system information:
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Open System Information:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
msinfo32
and press Enter. This will open the System Information window.
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Locate the PC Name:
- In the System Information window, look for the "System Name" entry. This will display the computer's name.