Windows 10: How to change user name?

Discus and support How to change user name? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello Microsoft Community, I want to know how I can change my user name. Not the name that shows up when you open the laptop. I'm talking about this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by LashirahHossain, Mar 23, 2021.

  1. How to change user name?


    Hello Microsoft Community,


    I want to know how I can change my user name. Not the name that shows up when you open the laptop. I'm talking about this How to change user name? 2a013cf3-2f37-4034-a2a4-cde323b6e510?upload=true.jpg


    I'm using a Jumper Ezbook X3 Air running an activated Windows 10 Home. I'm the administrator of this laptop. If any other info is required, let me know.



    Sorry if I chose the wrong topic. I'm new to the community

    :)
     
    LashirahHossain, Mar 23, 2021
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  2. 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, Mar 23, 2021
    #2
  3. 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.
     
    Mayank Gupta10, Mar 23, 2021
    #3
  4. How to change user name?

    Change the user name in Windows 10

    Hi Rick,

    Thank you for writing us back.

    Are both the accounts are admin account?

    I would suggest you to go through the below steps:

    Steps: To determine the user account type:


    • Login to any account.

    • Press Windows key+X.

    • Click on Control Panel.

    • Click on User accounts.

    • Your user account will show and below that it will show your local account or admin account.

    • Once you know about the account type.

    • You can go to user account and change the name.

    • Press Windows key+R.

    • Type netplwiz and press enter.

    • Select the account and click on properties.

    • Change the user name and click on apply and then ok and one more time click on ok on the main screen.

    • Reboot the computer and check if it helps

    I hope this helps. Please post back with the status of the issue and we will be glad to assist you further.
     
    Shubham Chaubey, Mar 23, 2021
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