Windows 10: How to set my home dir name when I using Microsoft account?

Discus and support How to set my home dir name when I using Microsoft account? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Recently, Microsoft hide the "Use local account" button in the Windows Installer. I can accept it. But, the problem difficult to accept is, the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by iseki zero, Jun 24, 2024.

  1. How to set my home dir name when I using Microsoft account?


    Recently, Microsoft hide the "Use local account" button in the Windows Installer. I can accept it. But, the problem difficult to accept is, the installer auto generate my home dir with the E-Mail address prefix. Such as my outlook canpo....@outlook.com, then my homedir is "C:\Users\Canpo" ??? So how to set the folder name manually? I don't like the bad name.

    :)
     
    iseki zero, Jun 24, 2024
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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, Jun 24, 2024
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  3. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Jun 24, 2024
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  4. Vesao Win User

    How to set my home dir name when I using Microsoft account?

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Jun 24, 2024
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