random computer name(s)

[996]

I came across the option to set/randomly gererate the computer name the other day. On my unattended CD I used to leave this option to auto-generate.

However I have a collection of computer names as a text file that I would like XP to randomly choose one from during install. How could this be done?

[edg21]

I'm not sure about how you would go about doing that, however you would eventually run into problems on your network because it's only a matter of time before it randomly chooses the same name.

[un4given1]

This can only be accomplished in RIS by prepping the systems and their names in AD. Sorry.

[b0r3d]

If windows sets a computer name that is already on the network, then one will automatically be generated using the owner name entered, and some random numbers.

[edg21]

If windows sets a computer name that is already on the network, then one will automatically be generated using the owner name entered, and some random numbers.

Wow, I didn't know it did that. I know if you set it yourself manually & there is another comp on the network with the same name it just does it & then bitches about it later.

[b0r3d]

That doesnt happen when you're setting up a computer name during an Install. Instead, it randomly generates a computer name, as i said.