Windows 10: I am having trouble changing my login name

I change it by using netplwiz, but as soon as I logout, the name reverts back to its original name.
I can't change it by going under "user accounts" in control panel because the option to change names does not appear there like it does for other people.
I can't change it by using "my microsoft account" because that's under a different name than the one on the login screen.

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name changes??

If you desire a name change please do the following:

• Ask yourself if you really need a name change.
• Make sure you have a good reason.
• Know what you want your new name to be before you request a name change.
• Send Urlyin a PM containing a decent explanation of your reason as well as your desired name.

 

Change Windows Login Name

"My ultimate goal is to have my name changed on my Skype account. Which reflects the name on my lock screen."

Apply Step 5 to change the name on your Local account which is appearing on login screen to the name on you MS account profile that you do want to appear.

However, the Skype name is separate from the MS account name if you are using the traditional desktop program. You can change the Skype name to match by opening Skype/Skype tab/My account which takes you to Skype account page. Click your picture/Skype alias/Edit profile on next page/Change name here/Save at page bottom. Good Luck

 

Cannot change the user login name in Windows 10

Hi Joseph,

Thank you for posting in Community.

We understand your concern and we will provide the assistance required to help you resolve the issue.

Before we proceed, I would like you to provide the information stated below:

• Are you trying to change the name of a Microsoft account or locale account?
• Do you get any error message when you are unable to delete the account?

For now, if you are trying to change the login name of the Microsoft account, I suggest that you follow the steps below

1. Open Settings page and then open Accounts.

2. Under Your Email and Accounts page click on the Manage my Microsoft accounts link

3. This will re-direct you to live.com website. Here you enter your credentials and then make the changes that you wish to.

Hope this helps.