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Anyone know what mean for last 8 digits on computer name?
My laptop name now is LAPTOP-BQ0T95OD and before i reinstall the machine, the laptop name is not BQ0T95OD.
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It doesn't mean anything. It's a randomly generated suffix - which ensures that the full name is unique
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hth
Marcin
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Hello,
The last 8 digits on a computer name are randomly generated by Windows during the installation process. They are used to ensure that each computer on a network has a unique name. If you reinstall Windows on a computer, the last 8 digits of the computer name may change because Windows generates a new random name during the installation process.
Best Regards,
Hania Lian
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