How Do I Change the Workgroup Name in Windows 7?

How do I change the default workgroup name?

Here’s how:

1. Press the Win+Break key combination to summon the System window or System Properties dialog box.
2. Activate the Computer Name dialog box. …
3. In Windows Vista, type the administrator’s password or click the Continue button.
4. Click the Change button. …
5. Type a new workgroup name. …
6. Click OK. …
7. Click OK.

How do I change the HomeGroup name in Windows 7?

You can check and change the name of the homegroup on a Windows 7 or 8.1 computer the same way. Open Control Panel in icon view and select System. In the section for Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, make sure the workgroup name for your two computers is the same. If not, click the link to Change settings.