How to change Hostname of a system by C++/C#

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I want to change the hostname(NetBios) by code in C++/C#. The operating system is windowsRT 8.1

I searched a lot but did not find any api for the same.

SetComputerName will not work on WinRT

Posted 30-Jun-15 0:51am

Darshan VC

Updated 30-Jun-15 2:18am

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Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan 30-Jun-15 8:25am

Why?

Darshan VC 30-Jun-15 8:52am

It is for small application where user can change the name by just clicking one button

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