Windows 10: User in new computer is misspelled

Discus and support User in new computer is misspelled in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello Microsoft , I recently bought a new computer with windows 10, I opened a user by syncing it with my microsoft account, as a result my user name... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by AmitaiGuggenheim, Dec 6, 2018.

  1. User in new computer is misspelled


    Hello Microsoft ,

    I recently bought a new computer with windows 10, I opened a user by syncing it with my microsoft account, as a result my user name was misspelled for no apparent reason.

    I proceeded to try various solutions such as changing the directory name, deleting using an administrator account and creating a local user. All of which produced very bad side effects.



    Anything I can do? will formatting Computer do the trick?


    Amitai

    :)
     
    AmitaiGuggenheim, Dec 6, 2018
    #1
  2. kjinshin Win User

    Misspelled user folder across devices

    I'm having the same issue. I recently built a new computer and installed windows 10. When I added my wife's Microsoft Account to it, it left off the last letter of her name on the user folder. You say that whenever a new install is performed, it pulls the
    name from the default account setting somewhere to name the user folder. How can I change that default? If I can't, what are the steps to change the folder name in my current setting?

    I know this isn't really a problem but I get annoyed everytime I see that folder misspelled and I makes me kinda batty.
     
    kjinshin, Dec 6, 2018
    #2
  3. Misspelled admin/user name on computer

    Good morning. I hope someone can help with this.

    I need to fix my misspelled name on my administrator/user name on my computer. I have Windows 10 Pro; I do not have the option to 'rename' when i right click. Is there a way just to edit the user/admin name?
     
    LeAnnTepoorten, Dec 6, 2018
    #3
  4. User in new computer is misspelled

    How to correct misspelled name on Windows 10?

    Hi,



    Thanks for posting on Microsoft Community. We will assist you in resolving the issue.



    From the above description, I understand you want to correct a misspelled user account name on Windows 10 PC.



    Before assisting further, are you editing Microsoft user account name or Local user account name?



    You will not be able to edit/rename Microsoft user account name on the computer. If you are using a Local user account, I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.



    • Press Windows logo + X keys on the keyboard and select
      Control panel from the context menu.
    • From the top right corner of the window, click on View by
      and select Large icons.
    • From the window, click on User accounts and select
      Manage another account
      .
    • From the window, select your user account (the one to edit/rename) and click on
      Change the account user name.
    • Type correct user name in the box and click on Apply and
      OK.
    • Close the window, lock the PC (press Windows logo + L keys on the keyboard) and check if the changes are effective.


    The above changes made will reflect only on the Login/lock screen. To change the name of the user folder in
    C: drive, follow the steps below:



    • Press Windows logo + E keys on the keyboard to open
      File Explorer
      .
    • Click on This PC from the left side panel of the window and open
      C:
      drive.
    • Open Users folder and select the user folder with a misspelled user name.
    • Right click on the misspelled user name and select Rename option from the context menu to rename the folder.
    • Close the window and check if the changes are effective.


    Write to us with the status of the issue on the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, Dec 6, 2018
    #4
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