Windows 10: Incorrect Active User Name

Discus and support Incorrect Active User Name in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; HelloWhen I open a any document word, excel, publisher on the right top corner my name is correct but the initials are incorrect. When I click on the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Nayeli Henriquez, Sep 14, 2023.

  1. Incorrect Active User Name


    HelloWhen I open a any document word, excel, publisher on the right top corner my name is correct but the initials are incorrect. When I click on the initials icon I went to office user info and there is a different name but my email address. I tried going into File - Options - and my name is correct and initials are correct there as well but still displaying incorrect on the right top corner. I went into view account of microsoft website and my information is correct there as well. I also went into the business admin site on microsoft and my information is correct there. Not sure how my use

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    Nayeli Henriquez, Sep 14, 2023
    #1
  2. Kreij Win User

    Current active users that are friends

    The other reason I suggested this is that users can add characters to their username that are not alphanumeric (e.g. user*). This confuses things somewhat when looking at the list.
     
    Kreij, Sep 14, 2023
    #2
  3. Brink Win User
    'incorrect user name and password'


    The netplwiz option is the same as I posted in post #2 below. If you check the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer box, do you still get this "incorrect user name and password" message?

    'incorrect user name and password'
     
    Brink, Sep 14, 2023
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  4. Incorrect Active User Name

    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, Sep 14, 2023
    #4
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