Windows 10: How to change Account Name while installing Windows10?

Discus and support How to change Account Name while installing Windows10? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have an email register to Microsoft. When I install Windows 10, it will take the first 5 characters of my email address and set it as my User... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by AMIT62, Mar 21, 2020.

  1. AMIT62 Win User

    How to change Account Name while installing Windows10?


    I have an email register to Microsoft. When I install Windows 10, it will take the first 5 characters of my email address and set it as my User Account on the PC I install Windows. I don't need the setup to automatic choosing the user account name for me. I want to select it by myself. How can I do this?

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    AMIT62, Mar 21, 2020
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  2. Query about changing the account name

    Hi Stephanie,

    Since you have already changed the name on your Microsoft account, we suggest switching into a local account, and then log back in with your Microsoft account. This way, we can be sure that any changes made to your Microsoft account will be synced to your
    local user account.

    For steps on how to switch to a local account:

    • Click on Start.
    • Click on Settings.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Under Your account, click on Switch to a local account.

    To switch back to a Microsoft account:

    • Follow steps 1-3 above to get to Accounts.
    • Under Your account, click on Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.

    If the issue persists, please do not hesitate to get back to us.
     
    Patricia Yu, Mar 21, 2020
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  3. Jessen P Win User
    Query about changing the User Accounts name

    Hi Jerry,

    Perform the steps mentioned below to change the user account name.

    • 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.

    Please revert if you still cannot change the user account name.

    Thank you.
     
    Jessen P, Mar 21, 2020
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  4. How to change Account Name while installing Windows10?

    Change local user account name in Windows 10

    Hello!

    I've just reinstalled Win10 and created a second account for my wife. Unfortunately, the login names is the mail she's registered to Microsoft.

    How can I change the name.

    I've read an answer to same question suggesting following:

    "

    Follow the steps provided below to change the username and check.

    • Press Windows key + X key.
    • Click on Control Panel.
    • Under view, select large icons.
    • Go to User Account.
    • Click on Manage another account
    ...

    "

    I don't have that option in Win10.

    Thanks for assistance
     
    MichaelBar, Mar 21, 2020
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