01Accessing User Accounts

  • To begin, click on the Start button and open the Settings app.
  • In the Settings app, select the "Accounts" option.
  • Navigate to the "Your info" tab.
  • Under the "Your info" section, click on the "Manage my Microsoft account" link.

02Changing the Display Name

  • Once you're on the Microsoft account page, click on the "More actions" button represented by three dots.
  • From the dropdown menu, select the "Edit profile" option.
  • On the profile page, click on the "Edit name" link.
  • Update the display name field with your desired name.
  • Finally, click on the "Save" button to apply the changes.

03Changing the Username

  • Changing the username requires creating a new local account on Windows.
  • Open the Settings app and go to the "Accounts" section.
  • Select the "Family & other users" tab.
  • Under the "Other users" section, click on the "Add someone else to this PC" link.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new local account.
  • Once the new account is created, go back to the "Family & other users" tab.
  • Select the old account and click on the "Remove" button.
  • Choose the option to delete the account files or keep them on the computer.
  • Finally, sign in to the new account and set it up according to your preferences.

Conclusion

Changing the user account name on Windows is a simple process that can be done within Windows settings. Whether you want to customize the display name or change the username itself, following the steps outlined in this article will help you achieve your desired changes. Make sure to choose a name that reflects your identity and is easy to remember.

MethodsDetails
Step 1Access the User Accounts section in Windows Settings.
Step 2Change the display name by editing your Microsoft account profile.
Step 3Create a new local account to change the username.
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