Hi, I would like to ask a question on computer name. “System” of Control Panel shows my computer name with a trailing dot (“.”). Is this dot part of the computer name? Bob

Hi Bob - To verify your actual computer name, go into System Properties to review the name. Probably the dot or period character is not allowed in computer names and it is not actually a part of the name. Thanks -James McIllece

Hello again - This article might be of some interest to you, as it recommends renaming a computer that has a dot or period in its name to remove the dot: Naming conventions in Active Directory for computers, domains, sites, and OUs, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909264 ThanksJames McIllece

James, Thanks for the link information. I tried and confirmed that the dot is not part of the computer name. Bob