Windows 10: Changing the full name that is displayed in the Windows login.

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  1. pre load Win User

    Changing the full name that is displayed in the Windows login.


    I wanted to change the name that is displayed in the Windows login, I couldn't change it on the Microsoft or neither did I find a way in Windows Settings, so I tried the method my friend told me to use. I typed control userpasswords2 in the Windows Run window it brough me to a window named User Accounts, I pressed on the account, pressed properties and changed the Full Name line for a different name than it displayed, pressed Apply then Ok and it said that I had to log out and log back in which is understandable and so I did. So now I'm in the Windows login and yes, I do see the new Full Name

    :)
     
    pre load, Feb 20, 2023
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  2. 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

    How to back up and restore the registry in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Kindly update us on the result.
     
    Marby Rey, Feb 20, 2023
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  3. mrgeek Win User
    Change Windows Login Name

    "My ultimate goal is to have my name changed on my Skype account. Which reflects the name on my lock screen."

    Apply Step 5 to change the name on your Local account which is appearing on login screen to the name on you MS account profile that you do want to appear.

    However, the Skype name is separate from the MS account name if you are using the traditional desktop program. You can change the Skype name to match by opening Skype/Skype tab/My account which takes you to Skype account page. Click your picture/Skype alias/Edit profile on next page/Change name here/Save at page bottom. Good Luck
     
    mrgeek, Feb 20, 2023
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  4. Changing the full name that is displayed in the Windows login.

    Login Name

    Hi,


    Sorry for the delay in response.

    - What is a local account ?

    Local account :

    If you've ever signed-in to a home computer running an older version of Windows, you’ve used a local account. Though the name may throw off novice users, it’s nothing more than an account to get into the computer in front of you. It works on that computer and
    no others.


    If you are logged with Microsoft Account, than refer the below steps.
    Follow the below steps to change your Account Name:

    1. Click on the Start Menu and select Settings.

    2. Now select Accounts.

    3. Click on the Your E-mail and account tab.

    4. Now select the option Mange my Microsoft account.

    5. It will take you to web browser where you have to login into your account.

    6. Once you login you can see on the left panel you will get an option as Edit Name.

    7. Change your name and save the changes and logout of your account from browser.

    8. Try to restart your system and then try to login to your system and check if the name is displayed correctly.

    Also suggest you to refer the below suggestion replied by Temidayo Abayomi-Zannu on Jan-04-2016.

    Redirecting


    Let us know if this helps.

    Keep us posted for further assistance, we are here to assist you.
     
    Akheel Ahmed, Feb 20, 2023
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