There are a few ways to find the name of the computer, also known as its hostname.

Method 1 - Settings App

If you are using Windows 10, you can use the Settings app to determine the name of the computer:

1. Click the Windows logo ( ), usually on the lower left-hand side of the screen
2. Click the gear icon to open Settings
3. Click on System
4. On the left-side of the Settings app, scroll-down and click About
5. The Device name field should contain the name of the computer (underneath, the Full device name shows the fully qualified domain name of the device).

Method 2 - Control Panel

In every modern version of Windows, you can also find this by using the Control Panel:

1. Click the Windows logo ( ), usually on the lower left-hand side of the screen
2. Type in Control Panel
3. In the list of search results, click on the Control Panel
   
4. If you are viewing by Category:
   
   1. Click on System and Security
   2. Click on System
   3. Find the value next to Computer name
5. if you are viewing by Large icons or Small icons:
   1. Click on System
   2. Find the value next to Computer name

If you are using Windows 7, there's a slightly shorter way you can do this:

1. Click the Windows logo ( ), usually on the lower left-hand side of the screen
2. Click on Computer
3. At the top, click on System properties
4. Find the value next to Computer name

Method 3 - Command Prompt

1. Click the Windows logo ( ), usually on the lower left-hand side of the screen (if you're using Windows 7, Vista, XP, or 2000), it might be labeled Start)
2. Type the letters cmd while the start menu is open and in the search results that appear, select the Command Prompt app (if using Windows 7, it might show cmd.exe instead)
3. In the Command Prompt that opens, type hostname and press Enter
4. The immediate next line should contain the name of the computer

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