how to change computer name using wmi in C#

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hi!

i'm a newbie user of wmi, and i'm using it for my code project and i need to rename the current computer name, and i don't know where to start and what to do. can anyone do some coding for me.it'll be a big help.

thanks lot!

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anaidyou

Posted 17-Aug-11 4:12am

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RaviRanjanKr · Accepted Answer · 2011-08-17T04:26:00

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You can use the Rename method to rename a computer.
have a look there-MSDN-[Rename Method of the Win32_ComputerSystem Class][^]
and Take a look at given links for more references
Programmatically renaming a computer using C#[^]

Posted 17-Aug-11 4:26am

RaviRanjanKr

Updated 17-Aug-11 4:29am

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anaidy0u 17-Aug-11 11:20am

thanks RaviRanjankr, i'll try to work on it :)

and btw will that be the same in renaming NetConnectionID?? for LAN?

RaviRanjanKr 18-Aug-11 15:21pm

Sorry I've not any Idea about NetConnectionID for LAN. :(