Windows 10: Why does my cmd show a different account name when I have some different user name logged in?

Discus and support Why does my cmd show a different account name when I have some different user name logged in? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; When I open my command prompt, it shows the path as C:\Users\dcona>. I have 'SUNNY' as the user name on my account. I need help on this as sometimes it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Kaushal Dandriyal, Feb 8, 2024.

  1. Why does my cmd show a different account name when I have some different user name logged in?


    When I open my command prompt, it shows the path as C:\Users\dcona>. I have 'SUNNY' as the user name on my account. I need help on this as sometimes it causes me problem with administrative properties on certain things.

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    Kaushal Dandriyal, Feb 8, 2024
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  2. MKB-USC Win User

    Win10 log-in shows different name at log-in that is not mine, nor recognized!

    On my Win10 PC, I am the only user, so did not set-up a password to access it/log-in. Five days ago, it requested I enter a password!! Followed the procedure to do so, and it has worked since then.

    This morning, the log-in screen showed a DIFFERENT NAME instead of mine for the account holder!! I have no clue who, what, where, how this happened. My daughter checked Facebook and LinkedIn, one showed the person in Australia, the other in South Africa!

    I immediately disconnected PC from network, and used the previously set-up password, and it allowed me in. This access and posting is from a separate, older PC (still running Win XP!! (which I miss!!))

    I checked the Account Info, and it listed:

    DIFFERENT NAME (an 'actual' name, that showed up on Facebook & LinkedIn)

    my xxx.gmail account name below it

    Administrator

    My concerns:

    • HOW did this happen?
    • is the machine compromised? (security scans are current and supposedly clean)
    • what is recommended resolution?
    • what precautions should be taken?

    Thanks!!
     
    MKB-USC, Feb 8, 2024
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  3. Berton Win User
    Windows 10 shows the apps names different or odd


    Apparently you have different things on your Win10, I have nothing identifiable with what you show but then the full names aren't all visible, can't see what they are. I have no Other entry in my list. Does the @ symbol before the names suggest something involving texting, maybe involving a Smart Phone?
     
    Berton, Feb 8, 2024
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  4. rostami Win User

    Why does my cmd show a different account name when I have some different user name logged in?

    Windows 10 shows the apps names different or odd


    I have the compelet names and no smartphone is connected but they are system apps like maps or calendar and thanks for answering.
     
    rostami, Feb 8, 2024
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