Windows 10: Where to change the profile name Microsoft account uses to install Windows 10

Discus and support Where to change the profile name Microsoft account uses to install Windows 10 in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I've installed Windows 10 on two PC's recently. In both installs, my profile name has been truncated. I am pretty sure I was never asked what I want... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by NormanHeyen, Sep 4, 2021.

  1. NORMANHEYEN
    NormanHeyen Win User

    Where to change the profile name Microsoft account uses to install Windows 10


    I've installed Windows 10 on two PC's recently. In both installs, my profile name has been truncated. I am pretty sure I was never asked what I want for my profile name.Is it possible to change this so it doesn't look like I can't spell my name? :-Thanks!Norman

    :)
     
    NormanHeyen, Sep 4, 2021
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  2. THELOSTSWEDE
    TheLostSwede Win User

    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, Sep 4, 2021
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  3. KURSAH
    Kursah Win User
    Loophole Lets You Freely Upgrade to Windows 10 After Offer Expiry

    If you upgrade your 7 install to 10, which is worth it IMHO, make sure you link to a Microsoft Account. Otherwise you might not be able to easily regain the key if they block using 7 keys in the future.

    You don't need to use the Microsoft account as your profile on so you can still bypass logging in at setup and creating a local account. All you gotta do to link your 10 account to your MS install (if you choose not to use your MS account as your profile), is to simply do the following:

    • Click Start
    • Click Settings
    • Click Update and Security
    • Click Activation
    • As or with Admin permissions, click Add Account
    • Login with MS Account credentials.
    Then you should see a message that reads:

    More info: How to reactivate Windows 10 after a hardware change | Windows Central , https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/55398-microsoft-account-link-digital-license-windows-10-pc.html , Link a Microsoft Account to a Windows 10 license - gHacks Tech News
     
    Kursah, Sep 4, 2021
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  4. JESSEN P
    Jessen P Win User

    Where to change the profile name Microsoft account uses to install Windows 10

    Query about changing the User Accounts name

    Hi Jerry,

    Perform the steps mentioned below to change the user account name.

    • Sign in to the Your info page on the Microsoft account website.

    • Under your name, select Edit name.
      If there’s no name listed yet, select Add name.
    • Edit or add the name you want, then choose Save.
      Your Microsoft account name will start to appear or change everywhere you use it.

    Please revert if you still cannot change the user account name.

    Thank you.
     
    Jessen P, Sep 4, 2021
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