Windows 10: I do not see change my user name in the control panel

Hello,I am not able find the option to change user name based on all the threads and articles I have read

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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.

 

Change the user name in Windows 10

In Windows 10, if you hit the winkey +x, or just right click on the windows icon....your steps cannot be followed as there is NO control panel listed. I desperately need to change a user name, but no control panel. And mine
is local.

 

How To Change User Name?

Hi,

Changing your user name can be done using either the Settings app or Control Panel, depending on the user account you're using. Follow the steps below:

Using a Microsoft user account

• Open Settings.
  
• Click Accounts.
  
• Select Your info on the left pane.
  
• Click Manage my Microsoft account.
  
• In the main page click the Edit name link.
  
• Edit your name, then click Save.
  

Using a Local account

• Open Control Panel.
  
• Click the Change account type link
  
• Select your local account.
  
• Click Change the account name.
  
• Enter your new name, then click Change Name.
  

Let us know if you need anything else. We're here to help.