ScreensieWindows Administration
How to Find Your Computer Name
Find the Windows device name used for sharing, support, and remote access.
Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.
Open About
Press Windows + I, select System, then About.
Read Device name
Under Device specifications, locate Device name.
Copy it carefully
Computer names can contain similar-looking characters. Copy the name when possible.
Command-line alternative
Open Command Prompt and run hostname.
Command
hostnameExpected result
The computer name appears on one line.