Every time I log on to my computer, I get a message that says "A duplicate name exist on the network." What does that mean and what can I do to get rid of the message
2006-12-01 16:44:36 · 4 answers · asked by black_soulsista912 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It means there is another computer on your local network somewhere with the same name, all names must be unique.
Right click on my computer and go to properties/computer name/change and that will tell you what your computer name is, change it, so it is unique on the network.
2006-12-01 16:46:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have Windows 95/98. Microsoft was notorious for giving a common name to all computers when you went through the network setup. if you are using Windows XP, right-click on My Computer and choose properties. Choose the computername tab and change the name. Do not use spaces.
2006-12-02 00:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
someone else is using the same name go to my computer click properties and change your network name no two people are allowed to use the same on line name.
2006-12-02 00:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look over your networked computers and delete the duplicate user profile.
2006-12-02 00:49:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋