Windows 10: Whoami returns different user for new laptop vs. old laptop and desktop

Discus and support Whoami returns different user for new laptop vs. old laptop and desktop in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey all. Issuing the command whoami in CMD or PS, on my new laptop, returns laptop-name\impartial-email. Issuing the same command on my old laptop or... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/bunk_bro, Mar 10, 2021.

  1. /U/BUNK_BRO
    /u/bunk_bro Win User

    Whoami returns different user for new laptop vs. old laptop and desktop


    Hey all. Issuing the command whoami in CMD or PS, on my new laptop, returns laptop-name\impartial-email. Issuing the same command on my old laptop or desktop returns laptop(desktop)-name\first-name.

    I'm signing into all 3 devices using the same email and same password.

    Thank you in advance!

    Edit to add: Winver 19042.844 for all 3 devices. Windows Education 20H2 for all.

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    /u/bunk_bro, Mar 10, 2021
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  2. JDZ7T8
    jdz7t8 Win User

    Buying a new laptop or desktop for gaming [help]

    I want to buy either a new laptop or a new desktop for gaming. I want to run games smoothly and maybe even use it for some ps2 emulation. Could someone suggest either a laptop or desktop? I heard Alienware is expensive and over-rated. I was also told Sager laptops are good for gaming. I have about $1000-$1500 to spend on a new machine. Initially I was going to get a laptop but it seems like I would be able to get a more powerful desktop for the same price or less. Please advise. Please suggest a model/brand [desktop/laptop] that I could purchase because I don't think I know enough about computers to build one from scratch.
     
    jdz7t8, Mar 10, 2021
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  3. NORDIC
    Nordic Win User
    What to do with old laptop

    If you actually read the thread it is a spare old laptop.
     
    Nordic, Mar 10, 2021
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  4. ANTHONY12
    Anthony12 Win User

    Whoami returns different user for new laptop vs. old laptop and desktop

    What to do with old laptop

    Yeah this is good suggestions here with your old laptop but i just want to say you that you should replace your old laptop with any new laptop by exchanging the old one and i think this is the best opinion for you ....

    Give us a call
     
    Anthony12, Mar 10, 2021
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