Computer Name Problems

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Wayne Newcomb

I added a computer to the network. To test it I gave it the name
New_Warehouse. After testing completed I changed the name of the computer
to Shipping and reconnected it. I use a backup server (MIRRA) and when I
connect it calls the computer Shipping on New_computer.

I searched the entire computer including hidden and system files and could
not find a reference to New_Warehouse. I then removed the backup server
configuration data from documents and settings on the computer, uninstalled
the backup server and then re-installed. when it came back up it still
called the computer shipping on New_Warehouse. Where on the computer can I
find the reference to New_Computer and/or eliminate that name?


Thanks
Wayne Newcomb
 
Check the DNS/WINS server and make sure the computer registers the computer name.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
I added a computer to the network. To test it I gave it the name
New_Warehouse. After testing completed I changed the name of the computer
to Shipping and reconnected it. I use a backup server (MIRRA) and when I
connect it calls the computer Shipping on New_computer.

I searched the entire computer including hidden and system files and could
not find a reference to New_Warehouse. I then removed the backup server
configuration data from documents and settings on the computer, uninstalled
the backup server and then re-installed. when it came back up it still
called the computer shipping on New_Warehouse. Where on the computer can I
find the reference to New_Computer and/or eliminate that name?


Thanks
Wayne Newcomb
 
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