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How to locate your machine name

Locate your computer name - Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7
Follow the instructions below to locate your computer name for your version of Windows.

Windows XP:
  • Right-Click My Computer and Select Properties
  • Click the Computer Name tab.
  • Your Computer Name is listed under Full Computer Name.
Windows Vista:
  • Open System by clicking the Start button.
  • Click on Control Panel > System and Maintenance, and then clicking System.
  • Your Computer Name is listed under Full Computer Name.
Windows 7:
  • Open System by clicking the Start button.
  • Right-click on Computer, and then clicking Properties
  • Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, you can find your computer name, and its full computer name if your computer is on a domain.

Once you have located your computer name on your PC, press the deauthorize button to remove your license from that machine and free it up for your new one.


Locate your computer name - Mac OS X 10.4 and later and iOS
Follow the instructions below to locate your computer name for your version of Mac OS X.

Mac OS X 10.4 and later:
  • Launch your System Preferences.
  • Click on the Sharing pane.
  • Your Computer Name is listed at the top of the pane.
iOS
  • Launch your Settings app
  • Press General and then press About.
  • Your iOS device name will be at the top left of the screen.

Once you have located your computer/device name on your Mac or iOS device, press the deauthorize button to remove your license from that machine and free it up for your new one.
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Last Updated:
16 Mar, 2011 02:34 AM

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