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FRITZ!Box 5490
This support document is available for the following products:
- FRITZ!Box 7590 AX
- FRITZ!Box 7590
- FRITZ!Box 7583 VDSL
- FRITZ!Box 7583
- FRITZ!Box 7582
- FRITZ!Box 7581
- FRITZ!Box 7560
- FRITZ!Box 7530 AX
- FRITZ!Box 7530
- FRITZ!Box 7520
- FRITZ!Box 7510
- FRITZ!Box 7490
- FRITZ!Box 7430
- FRITZ!Box 7390
- FRITZ!Box 7360
- FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE
FRITZ!Box USB remote connection reports "Debug Assertion Failed"
When installing the FRITZ!Box remote connection software, the error message "Microsoft Visual C++ Debug Library: Debug Assertion Failed!" is displayed. Installation cannot be completed.
Changing the computer name in the operating system
According to Microsoft's definition, computer names may only contain standard letters (A-Z, a-z), numerals (0-9), and hyphens (-). Therefore, rename the computer and do not use any special characters in the name:
Windows 10
- Click (Start) and then (Settings) in the Windows task bar.
- Click "System" in the "Settings" menu.
- Click "About" in the "System" menu and then "Rename PC".
- The "Rename your PC" window opens.
- Enter a new name for the computer in the "Rename your PC" window and click "Next".
Windows 8
- Press the keyboard shortcut Windows key + X and select "System" from the context menu.
- In the section "Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings", click the "Change settings" button.
- The "System Properties" window opens.
- On the "Computer Name" tab, click the "Change..." button.
- The "Computer Name/Domain Changes" window opens.
- Enter a new name for the computer in the field "Computer name:".
Windows 7
- Open the Windows start menu.
- Right-click "Computer" and select "Properties" from the context menu.
- In the section "Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings", click the "Change settings" button.
- The "System Properties" window opens.
- On the "Computer Name" tab, click the "Change..." button.
- The "Computer Name/Domain Changes" window opens.
- Enter a new name for the computer in the field "Computer name:".