Windows 10: correct user name

Discus and support correct user name in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; i changed my user name, but microsoft keeps using the old one.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by annWOOTEN ANN, Feb 14, 2021.

  1. ANNWOOTEN ANN
    annWOOTEN ANN Win User

    correct user name


    i changed my user name, but microsoft keeps using the old one.

    :)
     
    annWOOTEN ANN, Feb 14, 2021
    #1
  2. ANTHONY PONTECORVO1
    Anthony Pontecorvo1 Win User

    How to correct misspelled name on Windows 10?

     
    Anthony Pontecorvo1, Feb 14, 2021
    #2
  3. LIKHITHA V
    Likhitha V Win User
    How to correct misspelled name on Windows 10?

    Hi,



    Thanks for posting on Microsoft Community. We will assist you in resolving the issue.



    From the above description, I understand you want to correct a misspelled user account name on Windows 10 PC.



    Before assisting further, are you editing Microsoft user account name or Local user account name?



    You will not be able to edit/rename Microsoft user account name on the computer. If you are using a Local user account, I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.



    • Press Windows logo + X keys on the keyboard and select
      Control panel from the context menu.
    • From the top right corner of the window, click on View by
      and select Large icons.
    • From the window, click on User accounts and select
      Manage another account      .
    • From the window, select your user account (the one to edit/rename) and click on
      Change the account user name.
    • Type correct user name in the box and click on Apply and
      OK.
    • Close the window, lock the PC (press Windows logo + L keys on the keyboard) and check if the changes are effective.


    The above changes made will reflect only on the Login/lock screen. To change the name of the user folder in
    C: drive, follow the steps below:



    • Press Windows logo + E keys on the keyboard to open
      File Explorer      .
    • Click on This PC from the left side panel of the window and open
      C:       drive.
    • Open Users folder and select the user folder with a misspelled user name.
    • Right click on the misspelled user name and select Rename option from the context menu to rename the folder.
    • Close the window and check if the changes are effective.


    Write to us with the status of the issue on the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, Feb 14, 2021
    #3
  4. SUDEEP APRAMEYAN
    Sudeep Aprameyan Win User

    correct user name

    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, Feb 14, 2021
    #4
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