Computer name

[Scott]

I am using Windows XP Pro and configured to connect the company's domain
network. I would like to use the user account name of file server Windows
standard 2003 as computer name. Is it possible with care or not allowed at
all?

Thanks,

Scott

 

[Pegasus [MVP]]

I am using Windows XP Pro and configured to connect the company's domain
network. I would like to use the user account name of file server Windows
standard 2003 as computer name. Is it possible with care or not allowed
at
all?

Thanks,

Scott

Giving a PC the same NetBIOS name as one of its user accounts is possible
under some versions of Windows but is a very bad habit that can cause
problems. Much better to add a suffix for the NetBIOS name, e.g. Scott_PC.

 

[John Wunderlich]

I am using Windows XP Pro and configured to connect the company's
domain network. I would like to use the user account name of file
server Windows standard 2003 as computer name. Is it possible
with care or not allowed at all?

Thanks,

Scott

Read the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

"Error Message: The User Name May Not Be the Same as the Computer
Name..."

<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310845/en-us>

HTH,
John

 

[Anteaus]

In general it's best to try to avoid the personalization of hardware -or
software. Remember that users change, and female users change their names.
Having to rename equipment raises all kinds of problems, especially if that
equipment is registered in an Active Directory.