Choosing the proper workgroup or domain name is essential to avoid technical problems when networking Windows computers.

Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10.

In theFind a settingtext box, enterSystem settingsand selectView advanced system tweaks.

Office settings with many computers

In theSystem Propertiesdialog box, select theComputer Nametab.

In theWorkgrouptext box, enter a name for the new Workgroup and selectOK.

In theComputer Name/Domain Changesdialog box, selectOK.

View advanced system settings in Windows 10

When prompted to restart the computer to apply changes, selectOK.

Choose toRestart NoworRestart Later.

Computer name tab in Windows 10 settings

Change button in System Properties of Windows 10

The Workgroup box highlighted in Windows 10 settings

OK confirmation in Windows 10 settings

Restart your computer OK button in Windows 10

Close button in Windows 10 settings

Restart Now button in Windows 10 settings