How do I change a network's name in Windows 8?
My network is named "Network 3" here:
and here:
I want it be something else. How do I change it?
UPDATE
Changing in not working in Windows-7 way.
Solution 1:
Change it via registry (Option 1)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Profiles
You need to edit the ProfileName
key.
Change it via Local security policy (Option 2)
- Start > run >
secpol.msc
- In the left pane of Local Security Policy, click/tap on
Network List Manager Policies
- In the right pane of Network List Manager Policies, double click/tap on your current network name.
- In Network Properties, select (dot) Name, type in a new name for the network you want, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below) NOTE: The default setting is Not configured. This will have the network name be what it is set as in OPTION TWO below..