Windows 7: Find Computer Name At Ctrl-Alt-Del Logon Screen

To find the computer name of a Windows 7 domain workstation at the Ctrl-Alt-Del logon screen:

Type .\ in the User name field and the computer name will be displayed instead of the domain.

User name: .\
Password:
Log on to: computername


Alternatively:

• Type Ctrl-Alt-Del
• Click Switch User
• Click Other User
• Click How do I log on to another domain?

The computer name is displayed within the message box.

VMware ESXi 4.1: Find Hardware Serial Number

To find the hardware serial number

• Enable Tech Support Mode within the vSphere Client
• SSH to the ESXi host
• Login as root and run the following command:

esxcfg-info | grep "Serial Number"

For example:

host> esxcfg-info | grep "Serial Number"

      |----Serial Number............................................ABCDEFGHIJ