Sunday, 18 August 2013

Why does computer name change require a reboot in Windows?

Why does computer name change require a reboot in Windows?

I understand that changing the hostname/computer name for a Windows based
machine (Client or Server) requires a reboot. I realize that once a
computer name is changed, a pending machine name is stored in the system
registry and is applied on next boot. I was not able to find much
technical documentation on exactly WHY this was the case except that it
was just required.
Why is windows unable to complete a hostname change without a system reboot ?

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