# Configuring General Computer Settings

## Description

This configuration is for defining the general settings of the computers in your network, such as displaying the last user name & synchronizing the system time with the time zone.

## Step 1: Name the Configuration

Provide a name and description for the General Configuration.

## Step 2: Define Configuration

The table below lists the general settings that can be configured using Endpoint Central. Specify the values only if a change is required for a particular parameter, else, leave it blank.

| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Display last User Name | To specify whether to display the previously logged user name or not. This is displayed when a user logs on to the system. To leave it unchanged, select *Preserve client settings* option. |
| Registered Owner* | The name of the registered owner of the system. This is displayed in the General tab of the My Computer properties window. |
| Registered Company* | The name of the company. This is displayed in the General tab of the My Computer properties window. |
| Time Server | Browse and select a time server to synchronize the time of the computer with of the time server. Time synchronization happens when the computer starts. |

\* - Click the ![](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/images/dyn_var.jpg) icon to select and assign a [dynamic variable](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/misc/dynamic_variables.html) to this parameter.

## Step 3: Define Target

Using the [Defining Targets](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/defining_targets.html#Defining-Configuration-Target-Computers) procedure, define the targets for deploying the General Configuration.

## Step 4: Deploy Configuration

Click the **Deploy** button to deploy the defined General Configuration in the defined targets. The configuration will take effect during the next system startup.

To save the configuration as draft, click **Save as Draft**.

Learn more about the different [computer configurations](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/computer_configuration/computer_configurations.html) that can applied to computers belonging to Windows domain.