Reference number: CH000004

Why did Computer Hope change names?

Question:

Why did Computer Hope change names?

Answer:

If you were using our service before November 1998, you were probably part of the big name changeover. Unfortunately, another company was apparently using our old name and demanded the removal of our web site. Instead of just dropping everything and calling it quits (which was considered); we decided to change our name, have it trademarked, redesigned and add several hundred additional pages of information. After several months in the works, early November of 1998, we posted our new web site under the domain http://www.computerhope.com, continuing the legacy of free support. All pages originally on the old domain were automatically forwarded to the new domain for an additional 2 months to help ensure that our current users would not lose free technical support.

What was the name?

Since the company filed an trademark infringement against us, it's probably for the best that we never say or use it again.

Additional information:

• Information about why Computer Hope is called Computer Hope can be found on document CH000652.