Windows 10: 2 accounts appeared after change device name??? Windows 10

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Changing sign-in account name - Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting your concern. There are several steps to change user account name in Windows 10. You can use commands through Run dialog box, and also using Control Panel. Please follow the steps below to help you resolve this:

Method 1: Use run command

• Press Windows key + R to open Run dialog box.
  
• On Run, type in netplwiz and click Ok.
• On User Accounts window, click on the account you want to change. In your case it is
  USER.
• Click on Properties, it will open another window. Under
  General tab, change your User name and hit Apply then
  Ok.
• Restart the computer to take effect.

Method 2: Use Control Panel

• Right click on Search bar, click on Control Panel.
  
• On Control Panel, click on User Accounts >
  Change account type >Click on your account.
• Choose Change account name. Type in the new name and click on
  Change Name to complete.

For more information, you can link your Microsoft account on your Windows 10. Please head over to this link for the instructions.

Let us know if this resolves your concern.

 

Change local user account name in Windows 10

Hello!

I've just reinstalled Win10 and created a second account for my wife. Unfortunately, the login names is the mail she's registered to Microsoft.

How can I change the name.

I've read an answer to same question suggesting following:

"

Follow the steps provided below to change the username and check.

• Press Windows key + X key.
• Click on Control Panel.
• Under view, select large icons.
• Go to User Account.
• Click on Manage another account

...

"

I don't have that option in Win10.

Thanks for assistance

 

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.