How to Change a Device Name in Windows XP

1. Open the 'My Computer' folder. To do so, click 'Start' and then 'My Computer.'
2. Right-click on the desired device and select 'Properties' from the context menu.
3. Click to open the 'General' tab (if necessary), then type a name into the text field (this is the name, or label box).
4. Click 'Apply' and then 'OK' to save your new device name. You will notice immediately that the device name displayed in My Computer has changed.