Windows 10: Changing a User Name from one with a spelling error

Discus and support Changing a User Name from one with a spelling error in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi! I had to do a fresh reinstall of Windows 10 Pro and whilst doing so I misspelt my User Name. I would like to correct this error but have to date... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by KieranWard46, Mar 2, 2019.

  1. KIERANWARD46
    KieranWard46 Win User

    Changing a User Name from one with a spelling error


    Hi!


    I had to do a fresh reinstall of Windows 10 Pro and whilst doing so I misspelt my User Name. I would like to correct this error but have to date - not found a way to do this. I would be most grateful for a solution to my problem.

    :)
     
    KieranWard46, Mar 2, 2019
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  2. SUDEEP APRAMEYAN
    Sudeep Aprameyan Win User

    How to change User name on Windows 10

    Hi Davit,

    I will certainly help you in changing the User name on Windows 10.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below to change the User name:

    • Press Windows logo + R keys to open the run command, type
      netplwiz       and click on Ok.
    • On the Users tab, click on Properties to change the user name and then click on
      Apply.
    Kindly get back to us for any further assistance on Windows 10. We will be glad to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Sudeep Aprameyan, Mar 2, 2019
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  3. MAYANK GUPTA10
    Mayank Gupta10 Win User
    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, Mar 2, 2019
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  4. SHUBHAM CHAUBEY
    Shubham Chaubey Win User

    Changing a User Name from one with a spelling error

    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, Mar 2, 2019
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