Batch File Change Computer Name

[mikaelsnavy]

I need a batch script to change the computer name with a input that the user who is running the script types in. My idea is to use regedit to export the key which has the computer name, replace it with the input, and then re-import it.

Any ideas???

Thanks,

Mikael

[mastermate]

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid...1953&page=2

This link contains a vbscript to rename a computer but warns that if you are in a domain using AD more needs to be done.

[mikaelsnavy]

Thanks a lot!

[[deXter]]

You can do it using a .bat file too, its just two lines!

@echo off
SET /P PCNAME=Please enter your name: 
REG ADD HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ComputerName\ComputerName /v ComputerName /t REG_SZ /d %PCNAME% /f