Windows 10: How do I change the name of my main Administrator user?

Firstly I needed to divide my windows 10 into 2 accounts: for work and for gaming. I have done by creating a new user without the account. I can change the name of the new user to "Gaming". But the main user name can't be changed probably because my Microsoft account name in attached to it. I want to see 2 users when I turn on the computer : "Gaming" and "Work". Is that possible?


Thank you in advance!

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Windows User name for administrator

Hi Tony,

If you wish to rename the Administrator account, you must first be logged on as the administrator to change the account name. Here are the steps on how to change the account username.

Method 1: Change Local user account name.

• Press Windows key + R > type netplwiz
  > OK.
• The User Accounts window will pop up, click User tab, then select the account that you'd like to change the name >
  Properties.
• On the General tab, enter the your desired user name >
  Apply > OK.
• Restart your computer.

Method 2: Change the user account if you're using a Microsoft account.

• Go to Settings.
• Select Accounts > Your Info.
• Click Manage my Microsoft account. This will take you to Microsoft account settings page.
• Select Edit name, then change the first and last name , and click
  Save.
• Restart your computer.

Feel free to post back should you need further assistance.

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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.

 

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.