In Windows, how do I find my computer's hostname?

To find your computer's hostname:

In Windows 7, Vista, XP, or 2000

1. On the desktop, right-click Computer (in Vista) or My Computer (in Windows 7, XP, and 2000), and then select Properties.

   Note: If this doesn't match what you see, refer to About navigation settings in Windows.

2. In the window that appears, your computer name will be displayed under "Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings" (in Vista) or next to "Full computer name:" (in Windows 7, XP, and 2000).

Using the command prompt

1. From the Start menu, select All Programs or Programs, then Accessories, and then Command Prompt.
   
   
2. In the window that opens, at the prompt, enter hostname . The result on the next line of the command prompt window will display the hostname of the machine without the domain.

Note: Applications running on Unix systems are case sensitive and recognize bl-uits-xxxxx and BL-UITS-XXXXX as two different computers. If you are providing your computer's hostname to be used on one of these systems, be careful to indicate the correct character case.

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