Windows 10: changing name on sign in screen

I bought a used computer from pawn shop when I plugged in sign in screen came up with what I believe must be old user is it possible to remove name and install my name so I can use?

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How to change name on Sign-in screen

Hi Lynn,

The steps to change your name that appears on your sign-in screen depend on the type of the user account that you're using. If you're using a Microsoft account, here are the steps to change your name:

• Press Windows logo key + I
  buttons on your keyboard to open the Settings app.
• Select Accounts > Your email and accounts.
• Click the Manage my Microsoft Account link to open the web browser.
• Click the Edit name link on the main page.
• Change your name, then hit OK.

To change or edit your name for your local account, you can follow the steps below:

• Right-click Start, then choose Control Panel.
• Click User Accounts twice.
• Select the account, then click Change the account name.

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How to change the name displayed on the sign-in screen in Windows 10?

Hi,

Changing the username displayed on the sign-in screen depends on what account you're using to sign in. If you're using a Microsoft account, you may need to change your Microsoft account name online. If you're using a local account, you can change your account
name from the Control Panel. To do so, follow the these steps:

• For Microsoft account:

• Click the Windows logo, and click on the gear icon to open
  Settings.
• Go to Accounts.
• Select Your account.
• Click the Manage my Microsoft account link.
• In your Microsoft account main page, click Edit name below your account picture.
• Enter your preferred name, and click Save.
• Restart your computer.

Note: Please keep in mind that it may take some time for the changes to take effect. Also, the name you entered on your Microsoft account will also be displayed on other Microsoft products and services that you're using.

• For local account:

• In the search file on your taskbar, type Control Panel, and press the
  Enter key.
• Under User Account, click the Change account type link.
• Choose your local account.
• Click the Change the account name link.
• Enter your preferred name, and click Change name to confirm.
  
• Reboot your computer.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Startup screen picture and name

Hello Elliott,

For the steps on how to change your account picture on Windows 10, please refer to this

link.

In regards to changing your name on the sign in screen, it will depend whether you're signed in as a local user or signed in using a Microsoft account.

For changing a local account user name, follow these steps:

• Click the Start button, type User Accounts then press
  Enter.
• Select your local account.
• Click Change the account name.
• Enter the new name for the account.
• Click Change Name to complete.

For changing a Microsoft account user name, please follow the steps below.

• Sign in with your Microsoft account
  here.
• Beside your full name, click Edit name.
• Enter the new name for your Microsoft account.
• Click Save to complete.
• Restart your PC.

Let us know if you have further clarifications.