Computer indicates there is a duplicate name exists on the network

I have a 2wire modem/acces point on a three machine network. By process of
elimination I beleive the duplicate name is on the number one computer which
is connected directly to the modem by cable, the other computers are
wireless. All of the computers will connect to the internet. But the two
wireless won't communicate with the direct wire number one machine and vice
versa. I have check file and print sharing and it seems ok. My logs have an
error which indicates a duplicate name on the system. If I look at the 2Wire
all units are displayed. How do I get rid of the duplicate name.
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Thanks, Linda

Go to the Start Menu, right click on My Computer, left click on Propeties,
left click on the Computer Name tab, left click on the Change button. You
can rename the computer here. Change only the name on one of the computers
that has the duplicate name. Do not change the workgroup name or put
anything into the Domain name box. Once you have changed the name on one of
the computers shut down all the computers on the network. Once they are all
shut down then you can restart them in any order. If the problem persists
post back for more troubleshooting tips.

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Kerry
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

linda wrote:
> I have a 2wire modem/acces point on a three machine network. By
> process of elimination I beleive the duplicate name is on the number
> one computer which is connected directly to the modem by cable, the
> other computers are wireless. All of the computers will connect to
> the internet. But the two wireless won't communicate with the direct
> wire number one machine and vice versa. I have check file and print
> sharing and it seems ok. My logs have an error which indicates a
> duplicate name on the system. If I look at the 2Wire all units are
> displayed. How do I get rid of the duplicate name.

That got all computers on line. I never thought of creating a new name and
not worry about duplicates.
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Thanks, Linda


"Kerry Brown" wrote:

> Go to the Start Menu, right click on My Computer, left click on Propeties,
> left click on the Computer Name tab, left click on the Change button. You
> can rename the computer here. Change only the name on one of the computers
> that has the duplicate name. Do not change the workgroup name or put
> anything into the Domain name box. Once you have changed the name on one of
> the computers shut down all the computers on the network. Once they are all
> shut down then you can restart them in any order. If the problem persists
> post back for more troubleshooting tips.
>
> --
> Kerry
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>
> linda wrote:
> > I have a 2wire modem/acces point on a three machine network. By
> > process of elimination I beleive the duplicate name is on the number
> > one computer which is connected directly to the modem by cable, the
> > other computers are wireless. All of the computers will connect to
> > the internet. But the two wireless won't communicate with the direct
> > wire number one machine and vice versa. I have check file and print
> > sharing and it seems ok. My logs have an error which indicates a
> > duplicate name on the system. If I look at the 2Wire all units are
> > displayed. How do I get rid of the duplicate name.
>
>
>

Glad to hear that fixed it.

--
Kerry
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

linda wrote:
> That got all computers on line. I never thought of creating a new
> name and not worry about duplicates.
>
>> Go to the Start Menu, right click on My Computer, left click on
>> Propeties, left click on the Computer Name tab, left click on the
>> Change button. You can rename the computer here. Change only the
>> name on one of the computers that has the duplicate name. Do not
>> change the workgroup name or put anything into the Domain name box.
>> Once you have changed the name on one of the computers shut down all
>> the computers on the network. Once they are all shut down then you
>> can restart them in any order. If the problem persists post back for
>> more troubleshooting tips.
>>
>> --
>> Kerry
>> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>>
>> linda wrote:
>>> I have a 2wire modem/acces point on a three machine network. By
>>> process of elimination I beleive the duplicate name is on the number
>>> one computer which is connected directly to the modem by cable, the
>>> other computers are wireless. All of the computers will connect to
>>> the internet. But the two wireless won't communicate with the direct
>>> wire number one machine and vice versa. I have check file and print
>>> sharing and it seems ok. My logs have an error which indicates a
>>> duplicate name on the system. If I look at the 2Wire all units are
>>> displayed. How do I get rid of the duplicate name.