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How to get the computer name on Windows 7 or 8 without logging in
Archived how-to from 2014. Product versions and steps may be out of date. It is kept here for reference.
You will notice with Windows 7 and 8 you no longer get the computer name drop down. However, you can still find the computer name by simply typing in . for the username and hitting tab. The computer name will be displayed under the password field.