Batch File To Get Computer Name

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to retrieve the computer name of a Windows machine using a batch script. This can be useful in various automation tasks such as system inventory, logging, configuration management, or network diagnostics.

A batch file allows you to automate a sequence of DOS (Disk Operating System) instructions, making repetitive tasks easier and faster to execute.
 

🔍 Get the Computer Name via Environment Variable

Windows provides a built-in environment variable called %COMPUTERNAME%, which stores the NetBIOS name of the local machine.
 
✅ Example: Batch File to Display Computer Name

@echo off
echo Computer Name: %COMPUTERNAME%

🧾 Sample Output:

Computer Name: MyComputer

🧠 Additional Tips

• %COMPUTERNAME% is widely supported across all versions of Windows.
• To store the value in another variable for further use in your script:

set machineName=%COMPUTERNAME%
echo This script is running on: %machineName%

For more advanced scenarios (e.g., remote queries), consider using PowerShell or hostname for flexibility:

hostname

✅ Summary

Using %COMPUTERNAME% in a batch file is a quick and reliable way to retrieve the current system’s name. It’s an essential tool for scripting workflows that depend on machine identity.