Would you like to learn how to rename a computer using Powershell? In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to rename a computer on Windows.
• Windows 2012 R2
• Windows 2016
• Windows 2019
• Windows 10
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Tutorial Powershell - Rename a computer
As an Administrator, start an elevated Powershell command-line.
Display the computer name.
Here is the command output:
Rename the local computer using Powershell.
Restart the computer.
Optionally, rename and restart the computer using a single command.
In our example, we changed the name of a local computer to TECH-DC01.
Rename a remote computer using Powershell.
Rename a remote computer using WinRM and Powershell.
Enter a credential with administrative permissions.
Verify if the remote computer was renamed.
Rename a remote computer using a stored credential.
There are multiple ways to use Powershell, WinRM, and a stored credential.
Congratulations! You are able to rename a computer using Powershell.
