# Configure General Settings | Computer Configuration

Last Updated On: 09 Jul 2026  
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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 that of the time server. Time synchronization happens when the computer starts. |

\* - Click the

![configuration-management screenshot](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/desktop-central/help/configuration-management/dyn_var.webp)

icon to select and assign a [dynamic variable](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/configuration-management/dynamic_variables-misc.html) to this parameter.

## Step 3: Define Target

Using the [Defining Targets](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/general/defining_targets.html) 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 a draft, click Save as Draft.