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WinIP says my hostname is updated, but I can access my computer using the hostname. Whats wrong?

April 26, 2017Computer hostname updated winip wrong

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WinIP says my hostname is updated, but I can access my computer using the hostname. Whats wrong?

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First, make sure traffic to your computer is not being blocked by a firewall. Also, you may need to wait a few minutes for your hostname to become available, depending on your ISP’s settings. Please see our troubleshooting guide for more help.