Computer Name won't save

I am trying to change a networked computer name. In the Sharing Panel, as administrator to the computer, I change the computer name to a unique name not used on the network. It is accepted but when I log out or restart the computer, the name reverts to the old name. It sounds to me like a pfile or something is locked... nay ideas on how to resolve this.
Thanks
Mitch

Well... that is a possibility.
I would guess that if they are bound to some directory system, there was a reason for doing so. If you can contact the administrator of that directory, the best way to make the change would be to make the change to the directory, not necessarily the individual computer.
Is the directory doing anything else besides naming the computers? You may want to find that out before removing it from the local machines. Perhaps it's being used for authentication, printer settings etc.
If you're sure that the machines aren't getting any other services from the directory, then go ahead and remove it via Directory Utility. Otherwise contact the directory administrator and find out what the directory is there for.

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