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I know of those problems, which is why i have been looking for a program
that will switch my settings as I move from one network to another. So
far, Net Switcher, MultiNetwork Manager, and Mobile Net Switch seem the
major ones, but none change workgroups and computer names accurately. One
(I forget which) promises to, but doesn't. But they do allow switching the
default printers, MAC addresses (spoofing it, I guess -- not that I need
that feature), and the usual DHCP, and such. Any other program(s) that
handle everything? I am will to pay shareware prices for such a program.
=?Utf-8?B?dXNhc21h?= <usasma@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
news:AD75BE13-576E-4C63-9C65-59C0689D4BB8@microsoft.com:
> The basic answer is Yes, they can see your computer name on the
> network. Be aware that changing these things on your system can
> possible mess up your connection to the network (and get your IT folks
> very upset). Check with IT first! You can change the name by going
> to Start...Control Panel...System...Computer Name tab
>
> "JimmyJam" wrote:
>
>> Can others on a network see my computer's name? I know some have
>> suggested that I not try to change the computername, etc., but I
>> would like to know if others see that name. Don't want to be
>> embarassed at work!
>>
>
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