Velocity Technical Archive
How to get the computer name on Windows 7 or 8 without logging in
Archived reference (2014): a historical how-to preserved from the Velocity Technologies knowledge base. Product versions and steps may be out of date. For current Phoenix and East Valley managed IT, see managed IT services or cybersecurity services.
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.