Computer %ComputerName%

Cindy P 1 Reputation point
2021-01-08T16:08:22.39+00:00

I am trying to create a registry group policy to Show desktop icons in Windows 10. I want the Computer and Users Files to show on the desktop.
I have accomplished the Computer and Users Files through a global group policy but the "Computer" Icon has "This PC" under it.
I would like it to show Computer Name/host under it. There is an option in the registry to make this change.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

find a REG_EXPAND_SZ string value names ‘LocalizedString’ and change its value data to:

Computer %computername%

Now you should see the machine name under ‘My Computer’ icon.
This works but you have to change permissions from trusted installer to local administrators.
So the question is, Is there a different way. Or a way to make the Global Policy change this entry.
I want this on all of the computers in my domain.
Thanks,
Cindy

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  1. Strive Sun-MSFT 426 Reputation points
    2021-01-11T02:32:53.503+00:00

    Hello, @Cindy P

    There is another key you can modify in registry.

    RegKey: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CLSID{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

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    The user has the rights to change the display name.

    More information: GPO for changing Text of "My Computer"

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