Computer Name Can Be Changed Even if a System Policy Is Enabled

ID: Q184221

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

If a system policy is enabled on a computer that prevents you from changing the name of the computer using the Network tool in Control Panel, you may be able to change the computer name if the computer contains an infrared device.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 (OSR2).


MORE INFORMATION

If the Hide Identification Page system policy is enabled on a computer, the Identification tab does not appear when you double-click the Network tool in Control Panel, and you cannot change the name of the computer. If an infrared device is installed in the computer, you can change the computer name using the Infrared tool in Control Panel.

Additional query words: irda 


Keywords          : kbnetwork win95 
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: April 15, 1999