user name question


smoothnobody

smoothnobody

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i changed my user name, but for some reason some places show the new user name while other places show the old user name. any way to fix this?
 

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Which "old places"?

The username is nothing more than text, so for example your userprofile location won't change from the old path.
 

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neemobeer said:
Which "old places"?

The username is nothing more than text, so for example your userprofile location won't change from the old path.
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settings > accounts shows the new user name.

directories, task manager, and a few other places show the old user name.
 

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smoothnobody said:
i changed my user name
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What exactly did you do? What steps did you take to "change your user name"?

Also, what kind of account are we talking about here? Local account? Online MS account?
 

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It is not a simple matter to change a username. Better to create a new user and then copy files across.
 

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AndreyT said:
What exactly did you do? What steps did you take to "change your user name"?

Also, what kind of account are we talking about here? Local account? Online MS account?
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local account

control panel > user accounts >change user name
 

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That option does not exist. Did you miss a step?

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.4202
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Swift SF114-34
    CPU
    Pentium Silver N6000 1.10GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD 2TB
    Cooling
    fanless
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot Secure Anywhere
    Other Info
    System 3

    ASUS T100TA Transformer
    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
    CPU
    Atom N450 1.66GHz
    Memory
    2GB
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot
@dacrone
@smoothnobody

I just said that the option to change username does not exist in Control Panel, as Smoothnobody suggested.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.4202
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Swift SF114-34
    CPU
    Pentium Silver N6000 1.10GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD 2TB
    Cooling
    fanless
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot Secure Anywhere
    Other Info
    System 3

    ASUS T100TA Transformer
    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
    CPU
    Atom N450 1.66GHz
    Memory
    2GB
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot
kelper said:
@dacrone
@smoothnobody

I just said that the option to change username does not exist in Control Panel, as Smoothnobody suggested.
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i was replying to the OP. i posted the 3 links that will show you all ways to change your username and display name in all areas. wasnt commenting on your post
side note - looks like that option is not there for you because you use a Microsoft account, not a local account
 

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Whether signed in as an administrator or a standard user, there i sno option to change a username in Windows 24H2 26100.4351
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.4202
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Swift SF114-34
    CPU
    Pentium Silver N6000 1.10GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD 2TB
    Cooling
    fanless
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot Secure Anywhere
    Other Info
    System 3

    ASUS T100TA Transformer
    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
    CPU
    Atom N450 1.66GHz
    Memory
    2GB
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot
kelper said:
Whether signed in as an administrator or a standard user, there i sno option to change a username in Windows 24H2 26100.4351
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yes. there is. like i said, its because you are using a Microsoft account.
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    Windows 11 Pro
dacrone said:
read the 3 links. answer is there....
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first link says sign out of my account and sign in to another account. i have to create another user. when i try to add a new user windows wants me to create a microsoft account.
 
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Command prompt as admin

Code: 
net user Administrator /active:yes

Disable it again once done
 

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i saw the net user note between step 2 and 3. i can do this while signed in to the account i want to change? step 1 says sign out.
 

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    windows 11
i'm stuck on step 11. the rename icon is grayed out and not clickable. it's not in the right click menu either.

11 Select the user profile folder (ex: "Brink2"), and click/tap on the Rename icon on the command bar at the top. (see screenshot below)
 

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not sure if related, but for some reason i can't create a new shortcut. when i right click > new the only option is to create a new folder.
 

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