Rename computer from a batch file?

[Mark K Vallevand]

I hope I'm just overlooking a simple answer, but is there a way to rename an
XPe system from a batch file?
Using the GUI isn't an option in this case, nor is setting the name in
Target Designer.

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[steves]

Mark,

The NEWSID program from SysInternals can do this with a command line
switch. Of course, it also generates a new Random SID at the same
time. I have my system setup to run a batch file after cloning. I
prompt the user for a name. Our volume is low enough that this is OK


Steve S
SteveDotSchilzATeyeDASHimagingDOTcom

 

[Mark K Vallevand]

Thanks. Yes, I checked it out already. I'd need to use ideas from the
source code, however. NEWSID gives a new SID, which I don't need because
fbreseal has done that. And NEWSID breaks something in my image. I'm not
going to chase down the problem because fbreseal works.

I was hoping for something built into XPe already.

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[Heidi Linda]

Thanks. Yes, I checked it out already. I'd need to use ideas from the
source code, however. NEWSID gives a new SID, which I don't need because
fbreseal has done that. And NEWSID breaks something in my image. I'm not
going to chase down the problem because fbreseal works.

I was hoping for something built into XPe already.

I'm pretty sure net.exe or one of the other tools should be able to do
this...

 

[Markus Fischbacher]

It's possible to set the computername through the registry.
Simply write a reg file with the following information:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ComputerName\ComputerName]
"ComputerName" = "YourName"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters]
"NV Hostname" = "YourName"

Regards
Markus

 

[Mark K Vallevand]

I was sure there was something, too. But, I don't see it. Usually, when
you stop looking for the answer and ask for help, the answer is in the next
place you look. Kind of a Murphy's Law.

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[Mark K Vallevand]

Thanks. I might have to do it this way.

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Mark K Vallevand (e-mail address removed)

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It's possible to set the computername through the registry.
Simply write a reg file with the following information:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ComputerName\ComputerName]
"ComputerName" = "YourName"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters]
"NV Hostname" = "YourName"

Regards
Markus

I'm pretty sure net.exe or one of the other tools should be able to do
this...