Duplicate name exists on the network

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Rename the "Full computer name" of one or more of those computers connected
to your network. E.g. if all called "Steve" then rename as Steve, Steve1,
Steve2, etc..

My Computer / Properties / Computer Name - Change

Mart
 
Thank you.
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Steve D.


Mart said:
Rename the "Full computer name" of one or more of those computers connected
to your network. E.g. if all called "Steve" then rename as Steve, Steve1,
Steve2, etc..

My Computer / Properties / Computer Name - Change

Mart
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Thank Mart for your reply.
I went to my computer, right click properties,changed name frome HOME to BIG
IRON. Cliked apply ,closed and rebooted.
balloon message "Windows-system error, Duplicate name exists on the network,
I change the name of the network group name from work group to mobile home.
clicked finnish and ok to reboot. Same message after reboot.
Note: I am not part of a network work group. I am connected to a wire-less
local hot spot and have no connection prblems.
 
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