Friday 30 November 2012

Windows 7: Find Computer Name At Ctrl-Alt-Del Logon Screen

To find the computer name of a Windows 7 domain workstation at the Ctrl-Alt-Del logon screen:

Type .\ in the User name field and the computer name will be displayed instead of the domain.

User name: .\
Password:
Log on to: computername


Alternatively:
  • Type Ctrl-Alt-Del
  • Click Switch User
  • Click Other User
  • Click How do I log on to another domain?
The computer name is displayed within the message box.

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