Scout Agent for Windows

Changing the device name

February 28, 2025

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C M

In the Scout Console, in the tree view, select a device.
Press F2 and enter a new name for the device
Press return.

Device name change screenshot

The host name on the Windows client is changed accordingly.

Host name change confirmation

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Changing the device name

February 28, 2025

Contributed by:

C M

February 28, 2025

Contributed by:

C M

Changing the device name

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