Windows 10: Changed name in registry, cant login

Discus and support Changed name in registry, cant login in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hi All, My profile name under C drive users was c/users/xyz abc. So basically it had a space between xyz and abc. Yesterday I went into registry and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by pras999, Nov 2, 2020.

  1. PRAS999
    pras999 Win User

    Changed name in registry, cant login


    Hi All,

    My profile name under C drive users was c/users/xyz abc. So basically it had a space between xyz and abc. Yesterday I went into registry and changed the user name to xyz_abc. Now the system has created a new profile and I am unable to find my files. Any suggestions?

    :)
     
    pras999, Nov 2, 2020
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  2. MARBY REY
    Marby Rey Win User

    Windows 10 login display name incorrect

    We suggest that you try to follow the steps below to change the login display name on your computer.

    • Unlink your Microsoft account on the account and sign in with a local account instead.
    • Press Win+R, then type regedit to open registry.
    • Navigate to: HKEY_USERS > .DEFAULT > Software > Microsoft > IdentityCRL> StoredIdentities.
    • You will see a folder named under the email account you just unlinked.
    • Right click on the folder (export a .reg file if you want for backup) and delete it.
    • Restart your PC.
    • Relink your Microsoft Account and check if the issue is resolved.


    Registry Disclaimer:

    Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems
    might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article.

    How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/322756

    Kindly update us on the result.
     
    Marby Rey, Nov 2, 2020
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  3. POLARIS573
    Polaris573 Win User
    name changes??

    If you desire a name change please do the following:

    • Ask yourself if you really need a name change.
    • Make sure you have a good reason.
    • Know what you want your new name to be before you request a name change.
    • Send Urlyin a PM containing a decent explanation of your reason as well as your desired name.
     
    Polaris573, Nov 2, 2020
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  4. FDM2000
    fdm2000 Win User

    Changed name in registry, cant login

    Ways to bypass the login theme and signin do not work

    Tried setting netplwiz in option 1 step 4 which shows no check in users must enter ..... no bypass of login

    Tried step 4 in option 5 below to disable require sign-on on wakeup via policy via registry but still no change on wakeup still getting the screen picture that requires hitting Esc to move to the sign in window which shows a silhouette image, my user name and a sign in button in order to access my desktop screen. Guess I will have to live with the extra steps.

    Again thanks for your interest and suggestions.
     
    fdm2000, Nov 2, 2020
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