Whether you got a computer from work, bought it second-hand, or you just entered the wrong name while setting up your PC, the administrator’s name can always be changed later on your Windows computer.
If the administrator account you want to change is linked to a Microsoft account, you can change an admin’s name by going to settings > Accounts > Your Info, and then clicking on the Manage my Microsoft Account option. This will take you to Microsoft’s website, where you can edit your profile. Make sure to restart your device after you’re done. Here’s how to change an administrator name on Windows 10:
Once you restart, you will see your new username on the sign-in screen.
You can also change a user’s account name with Advanced Control Panel, which can be accessed by certain commands. The option appears when you click on Properties of the chosen user.
If you are want to change the name of a local account, you will have to do so through Control Panel. Here’s how:
If you want to change an Administrator name that is not linked to a Microsoft Account, you can open the Control Panel and click Change account type.
Now that you know how to change an administrator name on Windows 10, check out our guide on how to change an administrator account on Windows 10 here.
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