首次安装 Windows 并设置计算机时，操作系统(operating system)会要求您为其指定名称。既然人有名字，我们甚至给我们的宠物起名字，为什么不给我们的电脑起名字呢？但是，您可能会问自己：计算机名称(computer name)的目的是什么？以后能看到吗？要了解这些问题的答案，请阅读这篇文章：
计算机名称是什么？
计算机的名称不仅仅是其所有者可以应用以使其看起来更人性化的异想天开的东西。当放置在网络中时，该名称用于将该计算机与其他计算机区分开来。名字是什么并不重要，只要有一个。这就是为什么Windows在安装时为您提供默认名称的原因。(default name)
当您的设备是网络的一部分时，计算机名称必须是唯一的。(computer name)否则，两台或多台同名计算机之间可能会出现通信问题和冲突。发生这种情况时，其他人将无法正确访问它们，也无法正确访问它们的共享资源。
计算机名称(computer name)可以是您想要的任何名称。但是，在长度和允许作为计算机名称(computer name)一部分的字符方面存在一些限制。在Windows 10(Windows 10)、Windows 7 和Windows 8.1等最新版本的Windows中，计算机名称(computer name)的长度最多可达 63 个字符。但是，为了获得最佳兼容性，您不应使用超过 15 个字符。计算机名称(computer name)可以包含字母、连字符和数字。您不能使用空格和特殊字符，例如：~ @ # $ % ^ & ( ) = + [ ] { } | ; : , '" . / ?.
您可能想知道如何查看Windows 计算机(Windows computer)的名称。为了让您更轻松，在本文的下一部分中，我们将向您展示在Windows 10、Windows 7 和Windows 8.1中查找(Windows 8.1)PC 名称(PC name)的几种方法。
1. 如何在Windows 10中查看(Windows 10)计算机名称(computer name)，使用设置应用程序(Settings app)
如果您使用的是Windows 10并且想要查看计算机的名称，那么最快的方法之一就是使用搜索。在任务栏的搜索字段(search field)中，输入单词“电脑名称”。("pc name.")显示搜索结果时，单击或点击(click or tap)“查看您的 PC 名称”。("View your PC name.")
Windows 10 会打开“设置”(Settings)应用并带您进入"System -> About"设置。在那里，在窗口右侧的“设备规格”部分，有一个名为("Device specifications")“设备名称”的字段。("Device name.")在其右侧，您可以看到您计算机的名称。
查找计算机名称的另一种方法是手动打开“设置”(Settings)应用程序，导航到"System -> About"设置，然后检查“设备名称”。("Device name.")
2. 如何在Windows 10、Windows 7 和Windows 8.1中使用控制面板查看(Control Panel)计算机名称(computer name)
无论您使用什么版本的Windows ，您都可以通过使用(Windows)控制面板(Control Panel)找到您计算机的名称。打开它并转到"System and Security -> System."然后，查找名为“计算机名称、域和工作组设置”的部分。("Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings.")本节的第一行文本告诉您计算机的名称。
3. 如何在Windows中查看您的计算机名称，使用命令提示符或 Powershell(Command Prompt or Powershell)（所有版本）
无论您使用什么 Windows 操作系统，另一种工作方式相同的方法是使用命令提示符(Command Prompt)或Powershell。
打开您喜欢的命令行应用程序，然后在其中键入主机名(hostname)。按键盘上的Enter，应用程序会立即告诉您计算机的名称。
您还可以使用其他命令来了解计算机的名称。如果您愿意，也可以使用以下其中一种：
- wmic计算机系统获取名称(wmic computersystem get name)
- net config workstation | findstr /C:"Full Computer name"
4. 如何在Windows 8.1中查看(Windows 8.1)计算机名称(computer name)，使用 PC 设置
如果您仍在使用Windows 8.1 ，还有另一种方法可以通过使用搜索和PC 设置(PC Settings)应用程序找出您的计算机名称(computer name)。切换到“开始(Start )”屏幕并键入“电脑名称”。("pc name.")显示搜索结果后，单击或点击(click or tap)“查看 PC 名称”。("View PC name.")
Windows 8.1 打开PC 设置(PC Settings)应用程序并带您进入“PC 信息”("PC info")设置。在屏幕右侧，您可以在“PC 名称”("PC name")字段中看到您的计算机名称。
或者，如果您不想使用搜索功能(search feature)，您可以启动 PC设置并导航(Settings and navigate)到显示您的计算机名称的"PC and devices -> PC info,"
您想更改您的Windows 计算机(Windows computer)的名称吗？
如您所见，查找计算机名称非常简单明了。但是，您可能不喜欢您计算机的名称。如果您不希望您的计算机继续被命名为WhizbangPC或TricorderPC怎么办？如果您想挑选自己喜欢的东西，请阅读并遵循本指南：在Windows中更改(Windows)计算机名称(computer name)的 3 种方法（所有版本）。在它的帮助下，通过几个简单的步骤，您可以随意命名您的Windows 计算机(Windows computer)。出于好奇，您为您的Windows PC 选择了什么名称？在下面发表评论(Comment)，让我们讨论。
Simple questions: What is the computer name and how to view it, in Windows?
When you install Wіndows and set up your computer for the first tіme, the operating system askѕ you to assign it a name. Since people have a name and we namе even our pets, why not name our computers? However, then you might ask yourself: What is the purpose of a computer name? Can you see it latеr on? To learn the answers to these questions, reаd this article:
What is the computer name?
A computer's name is not just something whimsical that its owner can apply to make it seem more human. The name is used to distinguish that computer from others when placed in a network. It does not matter what the name is, just that there is one. This is why Windows offers you a default name when you install it.
The computer name must be unique when your device is part of a network. Otherwise, communication issues and conflicts can appear between two or more computers with the same name. When that happens, others are not able to access them correctly and neither their shared resources.
The computer name can be anything you want. However, there are some restrictions when it comes to its length and the characters that are allowed as part of the computer name. In recent versions of Windows such as Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, the computer name can have up to 63 characters in length. For best compatibility, however, you should not use more than 15 characters. A computer name can contain letters, hyphens, and numbers. You cannot use blank spaces and special characters like: ` ~ @ # $ % ^ & ( ) = + [ ] { } | ; : , ' " . / ?.
You might be wondering how you can see what name your Windows computer has. To make it easier for you, in the next part of this article, we show you a few ways in which you can find out the PC name in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.
1. How to see the computer name in Windows 10, using the Settings app
If you are using Windows 10 and you want to see your computer's name, one of the fastest ways to do it is to use the search. In the search field from the taskbar, type the words "pc name." When the search results are displayed, click or tap on "View your PC name."
Windows 10 opens the Settings app and takes you to the "System -> About" settings. There, in the "Device specifications" section from the right side of the window, there is a field called "Device name." On its right, you can see your computer's name.
An alternative way to find your computer's name is to manually open the Settings app, navigate to the "System -> About" settings, and then check the "Device name."
2. How to see the computer name in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, using the Control Panel
Regardless of what version of Windows you use, you can find out what the name of your computer is by using the Control Panel. Open it and go to "System and Security -> System." Then, look for the section called "Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings." The first text line from this section tells you your computer's name.
3. How to see your computer's name in Windows, using the Command Prompt or Powershell (all versions)
Another method that works the same no matter what Windows operating system you have, is to use the Command Prompt or the Powershell.
Open the command-line app that you prefer, and type hostname in it. Press Enter on your keyboard, and the app immediately tells you your computer's name.
There are also other commands that you can use to learn the name of your computer. If you prefer, you can also use one of these:
- wmic computersystem get name
- net config workstation | findstr /C:"Full Computer name"
4. How to see the computer name in Windows 8.1, using PC Settings
If you are still using Windows 8.1, there is another way in which you can find out what your computer name is, by using search and the PC Settings app. Switch to the Start screen and type the words "pc name." Once the search results are displayed, click or tap "View PC name."
Windows 8.1 opens the PC Settings app and takes you to the "PC info" settings. On the right side of the screen, you can see your computer's name in the "PC name" field.
Alternatively, if you do not want to use the search feature, you can get to the same screen if you launch PC Settings and navigate to "PC and devices -> PC info," where your computer's name is displayed.
Do you want to change your Windows computer's name?
As you can see, finding out your computer's name is simple and straightforward. However, you may not like your computer's name. What if you do not want your computer to continue being named WhizbangPC or TricorderPC? If you want to pick something that is to your liking, read and follow this guide: 3 ways to change the computer name in Windows (all versions). With its help, and a few easy steps, you can name your Windows computer any way you like. Out of curiosity, what name did you choose for your Windows PC? Comment below and let's discuss.
