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Change computer description with command line

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I have a network a of about 250 computers, to which some have something in their computer description field and some do not. I would really like to add a computer description remotely from the command line. The only problem is I do not know what the command is. I've done some research and I've seen where some people made registry changes...I would really like to avoid doing this ;-) Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Jolly
May 11 '10 #1
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numberwhun
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I don't know if this will work for you or not, but its worth a shot. Check out this link and see if it works.

Regards,

Jeff
May 16 '10 #2
Jollywg
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eh its close, actually it does everything but the computer description :)
May 16 '10 #3
numberwhun
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Unfortunately, name is one thing, description is another. Can this be done remotely:

Method 3: Use the Command Line
Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.
At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
net config server /srvcomment:"computer description"
Note "computer description" is the description you want for your computer.
This is where I pulled this information from.

If this doesn't help, then I would recommend a Google search as that is where I am pulling from as well.

Regards,

Jeff
May 16 '10 #4
If you are using a program like psexec and execute the command option psexec \\computer_name cmd.exe , you will get a shell to that system which will allow you to execute that command.
Nov 24 '10 #5

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