Windows 10: user name can't change or delete

Discus and support user name can't change or delete in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; when I log in for first time on new PC , I log in using new user name , after one month I change the user name for another , but is still see the old... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Hos s, May 1, 2020.

  1. Hos s Win User

    user name can't change or delete


    when I log in for first time on new PC , I log in using new user name , after one month I change the user name for another , but is still see the old user name appear on all files

    Attached is example : i can't remove user name : homam even it's not active


    how to delete it from my pc

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    :)
     
    Hos s, May 1, 2020
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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, May 1, 2020
    #2
  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, May 1, 2020
    #3
  4. Baleful Win User

    user name can't change or delete

    Changing device names and deleting devices

    Yeah, you can't delete old/retired machines from the "my grid" page. The only option you have really is to wait a few days then change how it sorts the list:


    user name can't change or delete [​IMG]


    Oh, and Mike is correct, by changing the windows "computer name" it'll change on the "my grid" page.
     
    Baleful, May 1, 2020
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