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Change Display Name of Account in Windows 11

Accounts Change Display Name of Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the full name of a local account or Microsoft account used as the display name in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. You can add a local user account (an offline account) or Microsoft account for a user to sign in to the PC with. The user name of an account is used to identify the account in Windows. The full name of an account is the display name used in Windows. The account's display name will show on locations like the Sign-in screen, Start Menu, and Settings. When you create a Microsoft...
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Unlock Locked Out Account in Windows 11

Accounts Unlock Locked Out Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to unlock a locked out local account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached. The Account lockout threshold policy setting determines the number of failed sign-in attempts that will cause a...
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Enable or Disable UAC for Built-in Administrator in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable UAC for Built-in Administrator in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable User Account Control (UAC) for the built-in Administrator account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows includes a hidden built-in Administrator account that serves as the local system administrator with elevated rights by default without needing Run as administrator or UAC (User Account Control) for elevation approval. When User Account Control (UAC) is enabled, Windows prompts for consent or prompts for credentials of a valid local administrator account before starting a program or task that requires a full administrator access token. The UAC prompt mitigates malicious software running under elevated credentials without the user or administrator being aware of its activity. The...
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View Purchase Order History for Your Microsoft Account

Accounts View Purchase Order History for Your Microsoft Account

This tutorial will show you how to view the purchase and order history for your Microsoft account. After you make a purchase or order with your Microsoft account, Microsoft will post a charge to your payment option, you’ll see the amount and description on the statement from that payment option. This could be a credit card statement, cell phone provider statement, or other payment option, depending on how you paid. You can compare your Microsoft account purchases with the statement from your payment option by checking your order history. Your Microsoft account order history includes details such as order date, order number, price, payment method, status, shipping details, tracking, product key, print invoice, etc... References...
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Switch to Local Account from Microsoft Account in Windows 11

Accounts Switch to Local Account from Microsoft Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to switch to a local account from a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 11 with instead. You can sign in to Windows 11 with a local account or a Microsoft account. However, you can easily switch between using a local account or a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 11. When you switch to a local account from a Microsoft account, your account will still use the same profile folder. It will not affect the name of your account's profile folder name. Signing in to Windows 11 with a Microsoft account lets you: Download apps from the Microsoft Store. Get your online content in Microsoft apps automatically. Sync settings online to make PCs look and feel the same - like your browser history, account...
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Add Family Member to your Microsoft Family Group in Windows 11

Accounts Add Family Member to your Microsoft Family Group in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add someone as an organizer or member in your Microsoft Family Group in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A family group is a set of individuals connected through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or Android and iOS mobile devices. Establishing a family group is an easy, effective way to encourage healthy online habits and manage busy schedules. After creating a family group, explore Microsoft Family Safety features and benefits by adding family members. In Microsoft Family Safety, two separate roles distinguish individuals in a family group: organizer and member. Family organizers are the administrators of a family group. They can add...
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Sign in to Website with Passkey in Windows 11

Accounts Sign in to Website with Passkey in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to sign in to a website with a saved passkey in Windows 11. Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient way to sign in. With passkeys, you can use Windows Hello to sign in with a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint, making the authentication process faster and more convenient than ever before. And if you're on the go, you can even use your phone or tablet to sign in by scanning a QR code or via Bluetooth. Passkeys are the future of authentication, and for good reason. They're easy to use and intuitive, eliminating the need for complicated password creation processes and the hassle of remembering them. Plus, they're unique to each website or application, so you don't have to worry about someone...
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Enable or Disable Don't Display Last Signed-in User on Sign-in Screen in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Don't Display Last Signed-in User on Sign-in Screen in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable don't display last signed-in user on the sign-in screen in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The "Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in" security policy determines whether the sign-in screen will show the username of the last user signed in, or Other user requiring to enter both a user name and a sign in option (ex: PIN, password, face, fingerprint). When you disable the Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in security policy, you will see your user name on the sign-in screen as normal by default. When you enable the Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in security policy, you will see "Other user" on the sign-in screen at startup, when you sign out, and when you...
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View Passkeys for Apps and Websites in Windows 11

Accounts View Passkeys for Apps and Websites in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to view a list of all passkeys saved for apps and websites on your Windows 11 device. Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient way to sign in. With passkeys, you can use Windows Hello to sign in with a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint, making the authentication process faster and more convenient than ever before. And if you're on the go, you can even use your phone or tablet to sign in by scanning a QR code or via Bluetooth. Passkeys are the future of authentication, and for good reason. They're easy to use and intuitive, eliminating the need for complicated password creation processes and the hassle of remembering them. Plus, they're unique to each website or application, so you don't have...
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Sign out of your Microsoft Account Everywhere

Accounts Sign out of your Microsoft Account Everywhere

This tutorial will show you how to sign out of your Microsoft account everywhere all at once. If you think someone might have unauthorized access to your account, Microsoft can protect you by signing you out from all of your trusted devices. Within 24 hours, you will be signed out of browsers, apps and anywhere else your account is used to sign in, except an Xbox console. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/how-to-sign-out-of-your-microsoft-account-everywhere-58da4a74-a719-43a6-9dd0-74a7e613229f Here's How: 1 Go to the Advanced security options site at Microsoft for your Microsoft account, and sign in to your Microsoft account if not already. 2 Scroll down to the Sign out everywhere section, and...
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Create Password Reset Disk for Local Account in Windows 11

Accounts Create Password Reset Disk for Local Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to create a password reset disk on a USB flash drive for your local account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Creating a password reset disk is a precautionary measure that allows you to reset your Windows local account password in case you forget it. The password reset disk is a USB flash drive that acts as a recovery tool, providing you with a way to regain access to your files and settings in case you forget your password. It’s particularly useful because it can save you from the hassle of losing access to your account and data, especially if you do not use a Microsoft account that can reset passwords online. A password reset disk can only be created for a local account, and not for a Microsoft account...
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View All Devices Linked to your Microsoft Account

Accounts View All Devices Linked to your Microsoft Account

This tutorial will show you how to see a list of all devices (PCs and Xbox consoles) linked to your Microsoft account. When you sign in to a device with your Microsoft account, that device will get added and linked to your Microsoft account. When you add a device to your Microsoft account, you can access online features for your device from your Microsoft account devices page at Microsoft. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.3672, build 26227.5000 (Canary), build 26120.751 (Dev), and build 26100.1297 (RP), Microsoft is introducing a new Linked devices page under Settings > Accounts that allows you to manage PCs and Xbox consoles that you are signed in to with your Microsoft account. This settings page will only show on the Home and...
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