Why do I get the messagehis cowhy do I get the messageThis computer's local hostname "lenajs-imac.local" is alreamputer's local hostname "lenajs-imac.local" is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to "lenajs-imac-2.local".

why do I get the message "this computers local host name ______is already in use by the network

Usually this message means that you may have two simultaneous connections to the same local network: probably Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Disconnect the Ethernet cable or turn off Wi-Fi. If that's not the issue, shut down any virtual machines (Parallels, VMware, or VirtualBox) that are running. Rename the computer in the Sharing preference pane.

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  • Why would this appear on my screen? This computer's local hostname "Lloyds-iMac-4.local" is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to "Lloyds-iMac-5.local".

    This popped up on my screen.  No idea why. Have i been hacked?

    There are several possible causes for this behavior.
    1. Two (or more) computers on the local network have the same Bonjour name, such as "X's-MacBook-Pro.local". Resolve the name conflict by renaming one or more of them in the Sharing preference pane.
    2. You have two simultaneous connections to the same local network: probably Ethernet and Wi-Fi. If applicable, disconnect the Ethernet cable or turn off Wi-Fi.
    3. A Mac wakes from sleep due to network traffic. This is a bug in OS X that may only affect some models.
    4. A device that gets its network address from the router wakes from sleep, and the address it was using before has been assigned to another device.
    5. A third-party wireless router has incompatible settings or firmware. In that case, refer to the manufacturer or ISP for support. Restarting the router may help, temporarily.
    6. See also this support article.

  • This computer's local hostname is already in use on this network the name has been changed to

    I've been getting this error after waking my computer from sleep. I think it has to do with my airport extreme. Does anyone have a fix?

    Sometimes this message means that you have two simultaneous connections to the same local network: probably Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Disconnect the Ethernet cable or turn off Wi-Fi.
    Sometimes it happens because a device that gets its network address from the router wakes from sleep, and the address it was using before has been assigned to another device.
    Rename the computer in the Sharing preference pane.

  • This computer's local hostname is already in use on this network

    has anyone else experienced this issue?
    The iMac will display the following error message on the screen every day or so (with the host number incresing by 1 digit each time):
    This computer's local hostname "MacName.local" is already in use on this network.The name has been changed to "MacName-1.local". This continues even after I've reset the name in the System Preferences panel/sharing settings, for example ("MacName-2.local, MacName-3.local, MacName-4.local" etc).
    Please advise
    Currently running an Apple iMac
    OS 10.6.8
    *please see attached screenshot for a reference

    (1) Check names of all other devices on the network, including the router, any airport express, iphone, ipad, printers etc. Make sure these all have unique names.
    (2) Do you have both wired ethernet as well as wireless active on any of these devices, including the Mac computer? This has been linked to such renaming behavior in the past, apparently the two methods of accessing the internet, if both are active at the same time, may switch off and on and conflict with one another (shouldn't happen, but apparently does sometimes). Solution is to switch one of them off.
    (3) The following may be helpful:
    In System Preferences > Network > Airport > Advanced > TCP/IP
    Set "Configure iPv6" from "Automatically" to "Off".
    If you do this, check to make sure that your email and other tools are still working properly. If something goes amiss, change the iPv6 back to what it was.
    (4) Go to your router and reset power to it.
    (5) Go to your router and check its LAN client table. Make sure that all entries should be there. Investigate any "extra" devices on the network. For instance, if it shows 4 devices, but you know you have only a computer and a printer, investigate what the other two are. Delete them from the list if they really seem to be "ghosts."

  • I recently got a message on my screen that says "the name of your computer is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to *

    I recently got a message with an exclamation mark stating "your computer name is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to ______"
    How did this happen, is it phishing, malware, or did someone hit some button on here to change it. I'm hoping that someone else doesn't have access to everything on my computer now. Help!

    Hello RaptorTrish,
    Interesting name!   You don't say what computer you are using, the OS or the nature of the network, home, office etc.    Could you fill in a few details.  
    You are right to be concerned but there is often a simple explanation.

  • HT5167 Error after 10.7.4 upgrade..."computer's local hostname ........is already in use on this network.  The name has been changed to......  What to do now to get it back to status before 10.7.4 upgrade?

    Error after 10.7.4 Lion Upgrade to iMac
    Computer's local host name .......is already in use on this network.  the name has been changed to........
    and it keeps adding up the number each time I wake the iMac.
    What to do to get it back before upgrade error?

    Ok worth repeating, hope this works.  Finally spoke to AppleCare Support and walked me thru following...restart computer holding down "command" and "option" keys at the same time with letters "P" and "R" when computer turns on.  This is what he called a PR restart, clears out discrepancies in memory (if that is what the error message actually is).  Then went to Systems Preferences/Network/Sharing and deleted the number that kept increasing every time MAC would wake up.
    Even tho this was just done, I am hopeful that error pop-up won't happen again.  Fingers crossed!

  • Every time i wake my mac i get This computer's local hostname "D-360.local" is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to "D-444.local".

    error message that my local host name is in use and the system generates a new one every time I wake my mac the error mssg reads This computer’s local hostname “D-360.local” is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to “D-444.local”.

    There are several possible causes for this behavior.
    1. Two (or more) computers on the local network have the same Bonjour name, such as "X's-MacBook-Pro.local". Resolve the name conflict by renaming one or more of them in the Sharing preference pane.
    2. You have two simultaneous connections to the same local network: probably Ethernet and Wi-Fi. If applicable, disconnect the Ethernet cable or turn off Wi-Fi.
    3. A Mac wakes from sleep due to network traffic. This is a bug in OS X that may only affect some models.
    4. A device that gets its network address from the router wakes from sleep, and the address it was using before has been assigned to another device.
    5. A third-party wireless router has incompatible settings or firmware. In that case, refer to the manufacturer or ISP for support. Restarting the router may help, temporarily.
    6. See also this support article.

  • What does this mean?  This computer's local hostname "Linda-Daviss-iMac-4.local" is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to "Linda-Daviss-iMac-5.local".

    What does this mean: This computer’s local hostname “Linda-Daviss-iMac-4.local” is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to “Linda-Daviss-iMac-5.local”.
    When I came back to my computer this message was on the screen.  Should I be concerned ? or doing something?

    Sometimes this message means that you have two simultaneous connections to the same local network: probably Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Disconnect the Ethernet cable or turn off Wi-Fi.
    Sometimes it happens because a device that gets its network address from the router wakes from sleep, and the address it was using before has been assigned to another device.
    Rename the computer in the Sharing preference pane.

  • Should I ok "this computer's local hostname Irma-Mac-mini-local" is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to Irma2 Mac-mini 2-local

    Should I ok this message-this computer's local hostname Irma's Mac-mini-local is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to Irma's Mac-mini-2local

    Don't think this is a conflict with IP Addresses or computer names
    = DHCP hangover when computer renews DHCP lease
    There is no actual other computer
    It just appears that way when reconnects so creates new -2 computer name
    What types of names do you use your computers ?
    Whether you name them after quantum particles or the romantic poets...
    They will each start to be appended with "-2" then "-3" etc if you auto configure network settings from Airport Router  DHCP service and you have this Change computer name issue where pop up window states name is already being used on your LAN
    As stated previous post you can reset the computer name in SysPrefs / Sharing / Edit button
    And restart Router or renew all DHCP leases (if persists in not allowing original name)
    Can now press Edit and reset name of choice
    But for Fix see link above

  • I get this message:This computer's local hostname "x-8.local" is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to "x-9.local" I have turned off sharing and it continues to upgrade name. What is the fix?

    I get this message: This computer’s local hostname “x-8.local” is already in use on this network. The name has been changed to “x-9.local” I have turned off sharing and it continues to upgrade name. What is the fix?

    Hi, this is a common problem, mostly just irksome though.
    It can have many cause, like using more than one Interface for connections, Router temporarily losing x.local & seeing a new connection with x.local already used, insists it must be x-1.local, x-2.local, etc..
    What all Sharing do you have enabled?
    Some possible fixes...
    http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=542899
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3941367

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    I have over 4000 songs in iTunes that I had recorded from my collectiong of CD's am  going to loose all these now?  Can anyone help, with very easy instructions as I really don't know what I am doing??
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    If so, delete the current shortcut that is in the Quick Start tray and drag the one that is in Start > Programs down there.

  • Can you track a form if the file name has been changed after distribution?

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  • BI:Logical system name has been changed for This System

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