Script to rename workgroup pc

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Dave Marden

Is it possible to rename a win2000 pro computer which is on a workgroup?

If So could I get a sample script from you. If not is there any other
method anyone knows of to do this.

Dave Marden
 
Added This To Clarify My Problem.

I've been searching diligently for a way to rename a win2000 pc which is
not part of my domain for a week so far but to no avail. I work for GM and
we have several area pc's which are not part of the domain as per EDS/GM
guidelines. I am trying to create a way without using a domain to create a
script which will setup all of our computer specific settings, such as
Shares, Workgroup Name, IP address, Default Gateway, Subnet Mask, Process
Specific Backup Restore, Scheduled Tasks, etc., etc.

The only piece of this puzzle I can't solve is the computer name. WinXP
I know you can use Win32_ComputerSystem.Rename, and Win2000 Domain PC you
can use NETDOM, but I can find nothing for Win2000 Workgroup PC.

Thanks In Advance,
Dave Marden
 
Added This To Clarify My Problem.

I've been searching diligently for a way to rename a win2000 pc which is
not part of my domain for a week so far but to no avail. I work for GM and
we have several area pc's which are not part of the domain as per EDS/GM
guidelines. I am trying to create a way without using a domain to create a
script which will setup all of our computer specific settings, such as
Shares, Workgroup Name, IP address, Default Gateway, Subnet Mask, Process
Specific Backup Restore, Scheduled Tasks, etc., etc.

The only piece of this puzzle I can't solve is the computer name. WinXP
I know you can use Win32_ComputerSystem.Rename, and Win2000 Domain PC you
can use NETDOM, but I can find nothing for Win2000 Workgroup PC.
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Have you tried NewSid, which is now a Microsoft utility? It claims to
be able to rename Win 2000 machines. It will, of course, change the
SID, but that shouldn't be an issue for new installs.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897418.aspx
 
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