Windows 10: I want to change my user name as it is displayed in file manager.

Discus and support I want to change my user name as it is displayed in file manager. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am not familiar with Windows yet to know where to change this, currently it's C:\Users\katna. I hate that, it distracts me whenever I use the file... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by KathyNaylor, Nov 4, 2019.

  1. I want to change my user name as it is displayed in file manager.


    I am not familiar with Windows yet to know where to change this, currently it's C:\Users\katna. I hate that, it distracts me whenever I use the file manager. Call me crazy, but help me anyway!

    :)
     
    KathyNaylor, Nov 4, 2019
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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, Nov 4, 2019
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  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, Nov 4, 2019
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  4. I want to change my user name as it is displayed in file manager.

    Changing the Log-on/Display name

    Hi Ian,

    To change your sign-in screen name on Windows 10, follow the steps below:

    • Use the Windows key + I keyboard shortcut to open the Settings app.
    • Click Accounts.
    • Select Your email and accounts.

    • Hit the Manage my Microsoft Account link to open the web browser and load your profile.

    • In the main page, click the Edit name link.

    • Change your name and last name, and click Save.

    • Restart your computer.

    Note: It is important to know that following these steps, you will also be changing the name on your outlook.com account and other Microsoft services, as well as the account name that is connected with your Microsoft account.

    In line with this, you may also create a new account name on Windows 10, follow these steps:


    • Type user on the search bar; then, click User Accounts.
    • Click on change your account name option; then, change the name and check if it helps.

    We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.
     
    Michael Gall, Nov 4, 2019
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