Do you need help locating your computer name? PCs on the same network need unique names so they can identify and communicate with each other. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to easily find your computer name in Windows 10 / 8 / 7 and Mac OS X.
Part 1: Find Computer Name in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
I am trying to use ichat AOL is asking for admen. Name, id, password ETC. I have no idea what they are. I tried my apple id and p/w, with no luck. Somewhere in my search on how to get rid of this AOL window that keeps popping up when I try ichat, it indicated I need the admin. Name and p/w. Can you help?
Simply right-click on the My Computer (or This PC) shortcut on the desktop, and then select Properties.
Under the “Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings” section, you will find the computer name listed. If your PC is connected to a domain, the full computer name will include the domain name.
Another way of finding computer name is using the Command Prompt. Just type hostname into the Command Prompt and hit Enter, you’ll see your computer name immediately.
Part 2: Find Computer Name in Mac OS X
Click the Apple logo in the top left corner, and then select System Preferences from the Apple Menu.
Click on the Sharing icon.
Your computer name will be listed at the top of the window that opens in the Computer Name field.
That’s it!
I had locked myself out when I switched my user account to an account with parental control. Account was switched OK, but I couldn't change anything afterward because I had forgotten the Admin name and password combo. I was able to restart the Mac with my normal login password, but I couldn't log into any secured site because it had to be an 'approved' site (and I couldn't add the site because I couldn't remember the Admin name + pw combo.)
One of the help desk gurus saved me. Here's what we did to get back in.
1. Boot into single user mode. (hold down Command and S keys while restarting)
2. Run the following commands. /sbin/mount -uw / (This mounts the hard drive. There's a space between the letter 't' and and the hyphen, and a space after 'w') rm /var/db/.applesetupdone (That's the letter 'r' 'm' and then a space before the forward slash. No space before '.apple'. This deletes a file that tells your computer that you have completed the initial setup. )
3. Reboot
4. Create a new administrator account called test admin.
5. Open users and groups, select my primary account and disable (uncheck) parental controls and enabled admin status.
6. Log into primary account and remove the test admin account.
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