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Use Computer Name Instead of Caller Name (pcAnywhere) (All Windows)
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When this key is set, if a host has the "Prompt to confirm connection" option checked, the host computer's prompt dialog will display the remote's computer name instead of the caller's name when a connection is made.

Open your registry and find the key below.

Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value called 'ConfirmComputerName' using the settings below.

Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.

Settings:
System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Symantec\pcANYWHERE\CurrentVersion\Host]
Name: ConfirmComputerName
Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value: (0 = Use Caller name, 1 = Use remote's Computer name)

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last Modified: March 1, 1999

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