Windows system error- a duplicate name exists on the network

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I have 2 pc's connected to the internet thru a router. I recently
re-installed OS on kids machine both running xp 1 home 1 pro. Now this
error message appears at log on. I can close the message and carry on as
usual but would like to repair problem only I don't have the faintest
clue how to. windows help is just an endless circle of new questions -no
answers your help would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance
 
jeffg463 said:
I have 2 pc's connected to the internet thru a router. I recently
re-installed OS on kids machine both running xp 1 home 1 pro. Now this
error message appears at log on. I can close the message and carry on
as usual but would like to repair problem only I don't have the
faintest clue how to. windows help is just an endless circle of new
questions -no answers your help would be most appreciated. Thanks in
advance
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Go to one of the computers and open the System applet in Control Panel.
Click on the Computer Name tab. Click the button to change the name and
change the name to something else. Do not give your computers the same
name as a user account. IOW, if you have a user account "Jeff" don't
name your computer "Jeff".

Malke
 
Malke said:
Go to one of the computers and open the System applet in Control Panel.
Click on the Computer Name tab. Click the button to change the name and
change the name to something else. Do not give your computers the same
name as a user account. IOW, if you have a user account "Jeff" don't
name your computer "Jeff".

Malke
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So simple!! thanks so much!!
 
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