system error

[Meredith]

When I start up my computer, I get a message everytime
that says "Windows System Error! duplicate name exists
on the network". I would like to know exactly what this
means and exactly how to fix it - every detail. If it
hinders my computer performance or not, I would like to
know either way. If I need to get rid of this "duplicate
name" or let it stay, I would like to know why and I
would like to know how. Thanks!!

 

[kay]

what you probably need to do is go in and change your
computer's name. click on my computer then on system
properties. this will bring up a new window with tabs.
click on the tab that says computer name. then click on
the "change" button after the description "to rename this
computer..." and write a new name, something original
that you can remember but no one else will use but do not
change the work group.