Update computer name without restart?

Hi,

Is there a possible way to change computer name,
stop/restart some services and have the computer name
updated without a full reboot?

I want to take a computer out of domain into a workgroup,
change computer name and add it back in without a
restart... is this even possible?

Sam

Although it may be possible it would surely not be safe.

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"Sam" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Is there a possible way to change computer name,
stop/restart some services and have the computer name
updated without a full reboot?

I want to take a computer out of domain into a workgroup,
change computer name and add it back in without a
restart... is this even possible?

Sam

On Jan 30, 11:32*am, nwohak wrote:
Hi,

I know it is six years later, but seeing as it still hasn't been
answered--is there a way to do as the questioner asked, and if so--how?
And may I add (although this is the XP )--how can one do this in Vista
as well?

Thanks

Richard G. Harper;342445 Wrote:

Although it may be possible it would surely not be safe.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x]
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* for the benefit of all. *Private mail is usually not replied to.
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"Sam" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Is there a possible way to change computer name,
stop/restart some services and have the computer name
updated without a full reboot?

I want to take a computer out of domain into a workgroup,
change computer name and add it back in without a
restart... is this even possible?

Sam

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