Command prompt syntax to show Computer Name

Computers on a network have a unique names so they can be recognize, identify and communicate with each other. It is a label given to a device connected to a computer network and that is used to name a device in various forms of electronic communication.

Here’s how to determine and find the computer name using the command prompt:

echo %computername%

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601] Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved. C:\Windows\system32>echo %computername% HP-PC C:\Windows\system32>

ipconfig /all

The command displays full configuration information.

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601] Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\Windows\system32>ipconfig /all Windows IP Configuration    Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : hp-PC    Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :    Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid    IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No    WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

hostname

The command directly prints the name of the current host

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601] Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\Windows\system32>hostname hp-PC C:\Windows\system32>

For easy recognizable names, it’s best to keep the computer name fifteen character or less. It is also recommend to use only internet standard  characters.

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