Windows 10: I changed my user account name and now my computer is messed up

Discus and support I changed my user account name and now my computer is messed up in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Reason to change name: I didn't like how my name was incomplete for my account name on my PC, it was "carte" instead of "Carter", so I searched on the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Andr3wN, Jun 26, 2019.

  1. Andr3wN Win User

    I changed my user account name and now my computer is messed up


    Reason to change name: I didn't like how my name was incomplete for my account name on my PC, it was "carte" instead of "Carter", so I searched on the internet to figure how to change it.


    What I did: Win + r, searched "netplwiz", opened up a window called User Accounts, I select on the account that is mine (also the admin), I click on properties, it opens up a new window allowing me to change my username, I change my username and click apply. And now not only is what I wanted to be changed, not changed, but my entire computer is screwed.


    What is wrong that I can tell: I can't find my account on the users list (place where I changed it), I can't use the cortana search, I can't go into settings, and clicking or pressing the window icon on my screen/keyboard does nothing.


    Please help, i'm too afraid to even restart my computer.



    Edit:: When accessing some files I will get an error message, "No mapping between account names and security IDs was done.

    :)
     
    Andr3wN, Jun 26, 2019
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  2. Jessen P Win User

    Query about changing the User Accounts name

    Hi Jerry,

    Perform the steps mentioned below to change the user account name.

    • Sign in to the Your info page on the Microsoft account website.

    • Under your name, select Edit name.
      If there’s no name listed yet, select Add name.
    • Edit or add the name you want, then choose Save.
      Your Microsoft account name will start to appear or change everywhere you use it.

    Please revert if you still cannot change the user account name.

    Thank you.
     
    Jessen P, Jun 26, 2019
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  3. user name change

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per the description, I understand that you are facing some issues using Windows 10.

    I would suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if that helps.


    • Press Windows + X key.

    • Click on control panel.

    • Click on user accounts.

    • Click on change your account name.
    Change the name as per your according and restart the computer.

    Hope this information helps. Please let us know if you need any other assistance with Windows in future. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Mayank Gupta10, Jun 26, 2019
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  4. I changed my user account name and now my computer is messed up

    Change the user name in Windows 10

    Hi Rick,

    Thank you for writing us back.

    Are both the accounts are admin account?

    I would suggest you to go through the below steps:

    Steps: To determine the user account type:


    • Login to any account.

    • Press Windows key+X.

    • Click on Control Panel.

    • Click on User accounts.

    • Your user account will show and below that it will show your local account or admin account.

    • Once you know about the account type.

    • You can go to user account and change the name.

    • Press Windows key+R.

    • Type netplwiz and press enter.

    • Select the account and click on properties.

    • Change the user name and click on apply and then ok and one more time click on ok on the main screen.

    • Reboot the computer and check if it helps

    I hope this helps. Please post back with the status of the issue and we will be glad to assist you further.
     
    Shubham Chaubey, Jun 26, 2019
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