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  1. How do I change the name that appears on the start up screen for Windows 10?


    How do I change the name that appears on the start up screen for Windows 10?

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    SOUTHDAKOTA1, Sep 4, 2018
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  2. 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.

    Update us if it addressed your concern.
     
    Angela Pun, Sep 4, 2018
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  3. Personalization of name that appears on sign on screen on Windows 10.

    Hello Lew,

    We understand your requirement in this regard.

    Are you talking about the name that appears with your Microsoft account?

    If yes, then you can follow below mentioned steps to change or Edit the name on your Microsoft account.

    • Sign in to the Your info page on the Microsoft account website.
    • Under your name, select Edit name.
      If there’s no name listed yet, select Add name.

    • Edit or add the name you want, then choose Save.
      Your Microsoft account name will start to appear or change everywhere you use it.

    Get more help Get more help.

    Keep posted if you require further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Yashwanth Kotakuri, Sep 4, 2018
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  4. How do I change the name that appears on the start up screen for Windows 10?

    Changing the name on the WELCOME screen at startup in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern we will assist you with it.

    I would suggest you to login in Microsoft account to change the name on welcome screen. In order to change the name refer the step given in below link.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/change-the-name-on-your-microsoft-account

    (also applies to windows 10)

    Note: After performing the steps I suggest you to restart the system in order to change the name on welcome screen.


    I hope this information is helpful.

    Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Rajeshwari_Patil, Sep 4, 2018
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