How do I change the network adapter name? (Windows 10)

slim142 · Jul 30, 2016

So I want to make this default, remove the "(2)"

How can I do this?

AsRock · Jul 30, 2016

http://www.download3k.com/articles/How-to-change-a-network-s-name-in-Windows-8-or-10-01258

slim142 · Jul 30, 2016

Not what I meant. I was referring to the

"Intel (R) Ethernet Connection (2) I..."

I want to remove the (2) since by upgrading the driver, it changed it from default to (2).

AsRock · Jul 30, 2016

Maybe re download the drivers and uninstall the current ones then reinstall the new ones.

I would not worry about it.

slim142 · Jul 31, 2016

AsRock said:
Maybe re download the drivers and uninstall the current ones then reinstall the new ones.

I would not worry about it.

I'm afraid that would actually make it (3) lol

AsRock · Jul 31, 2016

Wow lol, did you try uninstalling the driver from the Device Manager ?, although it might just go 4 HAHA.

You have OCD ?, if not don't worry about it.

little cat · Jul 31, 2016

Right click on it ?

Caring1 · Jul 31, 2016

Disable wireless and then remove connection from device manager, and reboot.
It should install the (one) connection as the primary, then re-enable wireless.

Solaris17 · Jul 31, 2016

you might be able to view hidden devices in devmgr uninstall all of them, that should reset the names. Iv had to do this before.

Jetster · Jul 31, 2016

Don't worry about it. I'm on #8

It doesn't affect anything

Caring1 · Jul 31, 2016

Same, i'm on network 4 Local Area Connection 3, and no problems, no idea what changed mine either, unless it was disconnecting my computer while others stayed online.

RejZoR · Aug 2, 2016

I'm fighting my OCD with this shit since I've upgraded LAN on my Sabertooth as well. It's driving me insane XD

SnakeDoctor · Aug 2, 2016

Create system restore point
Boots to safemode - Remove all local area connections in device manager and hidden one
Reboot
Reinstall driver

xkm1948 · Aug 4, 2016

There is a Microsofte Fixit available. Search around. It worked really well for me back in Windows 7 days.

lorraine walsh · Aug 29, 2016

Press Windows Key + R, type secpol.msc and press Enter to run it. In Local Security Policy window, go to the Network List Manager Policies in the left pane. Now in the right pane double click on the network name that you want to change. In the Properties windows under the Name section make sure that Name is selected. Now in the input field enter the name that you wish to use for your connection. Click Apply then OK to save the changes. And you might have to log in again or to restart your computer before the changes are applied.

qubit · Aug 29, 2016

slim142 said:
So I want to make this default, remove the "(2)"

View attachment 77431

How can I do this?

Right click, Rename. Done.

elitan · Sep 8, 2016

Well, You just press "F2" and rename it. So easy

Hockster · Sep 8, 2016

elitan said:
Well, You just press "F2" and rename it. So easy

That's not what he was asking to change......

lorraine walsh · Sep 9, 2016

elitan said:
Well, You just press "F2" and rename it. So easy

Did you even read what he asked. The post was about changing the network adapter name not that of some file or folder on desktop.

slozomby · Sep 9, 2016

option 1: use cmd
Netsh interface set interface name="Ethernet" newname="RenamedAdapter"

option 2: use powershell
Get-NetAdapter -Name Ethernet | Rename-NetAdapter -NewName Renamed

for more detail:
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com...enaming-network-adapters-by-using-powershell/

hmmm. nm I should also learn to read.

Pyney · Jan 31, 2021

So, this was also doing my head in... but I have solved it - I had the same issue where I had a (2) after 'Ethernet Connection'

The answer is to select and copy the name from the properties screen above and open Registry Editor
Ctrl+F to open the Find dialog - search for keys containing that particular name

My adapter was found in the following group: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\PCI\
You then want to change the name in the 'FriendlyName' entry.

Exit Registry Editor and refresh the Network and Sharing Centre.

DeathtoGnomes · Jan 31, 2021

Pyney said:
My adapter was found in the following group: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\PCI\
You then want to change the name in the 'FriendlyName' entry.

Exit Registry Editor and refresh the Network and Sharing Centre.

thats where device IDs are stored, which you can find by looking in the Device Manager.

DM > right click device ( network adapter ) > properties > Details tab > drop down box to Hardware IDs

should be easy to compare to whats listed in the registry after that.

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How do I change the network adapter name? (Windows 10)

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