Security

Rename users security ID

Glace
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Hi, i have urgent question. Can i rename security ID of PC without renaming on local PC?

I renamed pc after instalation of splunk forwarder but Security ID in logs still shows old  name. How can i fix it without having to renaming it in local INPUTS.conf SERVER.conf. 

Thx for fast response

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Glace
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Security ID = Instance  name

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