Vista Cannot Change Workgroup

i type with one finger,cause i have ms and can't use my rigt side.thankyou for the help March 7, 2011 Paul Warner My parents put restrictions on my computer and I this is extremely frustrating!!! How can I change that so it says Mary. one less thing to bring back sad memories. http://softwaredevelopercertification.com/cannot-change/vista-windows-cannot-change-the-password.php

Please answer back. These are the Security Identifiers. Hope it helps. So I was wondering how i could change the workgroup on vista and would like to fix this networking stuff again?

Network Id Grayed Out Cannot Change Domain/workgroup

I get an network error >> message when I click on the Apply button. Please verify that you have entered the server name correctly." Then it says "Subject ‘yadayada', Account: ‘yadayada', Server: ‘[email protected]', Protocol: ‘yada', Port: ‘yada', Secure (SSL): yada, Socket Error: yadayada, Error number: October 26, 2010 tcheuchter if you read and follow the instructions this dude leaves at top of thread … it works well … if not maybe leaving the puter named RETARD- January 20, 2010 amanda thanks.

June 22, 2010 Sean Jennifer's suggestion of just creating a new Admin user, transferring over important docs, and then deleting the old admin user, worked for me. This is the name that you see when you follow the instructions listed above but add the following steps. 1. The problem I have is that windows vista is still calling this computer by the old owners name and also his location. (CANADA) LOL. March 7, 2011 Gus I changed the admin info to add a new work group.

But if I change both computer name and work group, I could change it. Piper Resolved HJT Threads 35 01-31-2011 03:09 PM [SOLVED] How do I change output on computer? December 28, 2009 Rob I have not got the \Registered owner file but do have the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Volatile Environment. changing the name of the computer is in system and maintenance, then system, then change.

Microsoft should have made it easier to do this. I just want my name in there because it's my computer now and it just bothers me to see the old owner on here as well. Please read the top of this message, as you will find the answer to your question. July 19, 2010 Kaelyn Hi!

1. March 29, 2011 Joshua Usually when I go to my local public library to use the computer to go on the internet, I click on the clock to access the calendar
2. Consequently, I >>>can't seem to network my computers and share >>>files/printer. >>> >>>I've gone to the control panel, system, computer name tab >>>and hit change.
3. I like to use more descriptive names than HP382811UX… for example, I called my new desktop SUPERFAST and my old computer SOSLOW.
4. All Rights Reserved Tom's Hardware Guide ™ Ad choices ERROR The requested URL could not be retrieved The following error was encountered while trying to retrieve the URL: http://0.0.0.2/ Connection to
5. Joe September 27, 2008 mjschmidt While Jennifer's tip does change the _owner_ name (I tried it on my computer) it does NOT change the name of the root user folder, which
6. July 20, 2008 Yaho If you change the computer name you may also encounter a "task reminder" error in "Task Scheduler" saying "The specified account name is not valid".
7. If you used a bad name when first setting up your computer, or if you bought a floor model, or used machine, changing the owner name in the registry does not
8. Click on the guest account, then click ‘Turn On' if you want the guest account on… or, in ‘Add or Remove user accounts', click ‘Create a new user account', if you
9. January 8, 2009 zawan Hey, thanks a lot for the help!

The Following Error Occurred Validating The Name A General Network Error Occurred

Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > As Seen On Welcome to Tech Support Guy! September 27, 2008 Jennifer mjschmidt, I have posted another solution, which I mentioned does in fact change the root folder. Network Id Grayed Out Cannot Change Domain/workgroup February 8, 2010 Andrew Require assistance. Here is my setup i have the internet running to my Linksys WRT310 N Gigabit router.

If that button is grayed out, it could be because Client for Microsoft Networks is disabled or isn't installed. this content I've gone to the control panel, system, computer name tab and hit change. THANKS JENNIFER, YOU AND YOUR FATHER ARE THE GREATEST!!! If so, what?

December 4, 2010 dino juan Thanks, I'm a single dad and this helped a lot! I have temporarily turned off >>>> the Firewall on both computers, but I get the same network error >>>> message. >>>> >> >> > #6 (permalink) 04-28-2009 Michael Walraven ALSO - my computer gave me an option that said "would you like to transfer over all documents related to "old user"?" BUT - don't be fooled - you don't get http://softwaredevelopercertification.com/cannot-change/what-i-cannot-change.php Keith Eckhardt Windows Vista Networking & Sharing 3 05-18-2007 07:41 PM How to change the workgroup IainM Windows XP Configuration & Management 0 05-09-2005 02:40 PM cannot change workgroup lorne Windows

Russ Trated HELP ME!!! November 16, 2009 Maria Great article! October 20, 2010 Amelia I changed my user account name to Amelia but my stuff still shows under C:\Users\Amy\Pictures.

It is not a good idea to change the name of this folder, because various registry keys, and programs installed, will be looking for it.

I had the same issue on another laptop and it worked. After a restart I deleted the "Wrong-name's" folder in C:\Users. I've renamed the user account and computer, but everything still comes up test. Can the store access my documents?

When you mention transfering files, how is this accomplished; manually or a one-click on a menu? thanks IH-Mitch, Sep 16, 2009 #12 TerryNet Terry Moderator Joined: Mar 23, 2005 Messages: 72,138 You have some version of System Mechanic that does not include a firewall? Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 RC 2 LinkBack LinkBack URL About LinkBacks Bookmark & Share Digg this Thread! check over here search "users" at top right 3.

and the MAIN PROBLEM people are having, the easiest way to fix it is by opening run which is in the start menu. Then restart the computer….easy! Thanks IH-Mitch, Sep 16, 2009 #5 IH-Mitch Thread Starter Joined: Jul 18, 2009 Messages: 106 I have tried to ping from my router to my XP desktop but it says Are you looking for the solution to your computer problem?

thing is i use it to DL stuff and in case someone else accidentally/intentionally restarts the system the entire downloaded files get deleted without a trace. PING or PING Where: - is the x.x.x.x IP address - is the computer name A failure to PING is almost always a Great information - everything worked as it should. i HATE seeing her name when i am going through some documents or simply printing a document.