Windows 11 - change account username

Windows 11 - change account username

Problem

A customer wishes to change their Windows sign-in user name on a local account on Windows 11.

Restolution

Note

This change does not update any folder names which remain the same only the visible account name is modified.

  1. Click Start button and search Control Panel, then open the result.
  2. Click User Accounts > Change account name.
  3. Then at the prompt enter the name name.
  4. Then click Change Name button to save the changes.

    • Related Articles

    • Microsoft – Change sign-in password

      Problem A user would like to change their Windows sign-in password. Applies to Windows 11 Resolution You can use the steps below to change the sign in password in the Settings app. Click the Windows Start button and choose Settings. If necessary type ...

    • SensePlayer ET - user guide

      Information Attached is a user guide for SensePlayer ET user guide.

    • Viewplus - TSS User Guides

      Problem You require a download link for TSS user guide. Resolution Please use the links below. TSS 8.0 user guide TSS 7.0 user guide TSS 6.0 user guide TSS 5.0 user guide TSS 4.0 user guide TSS 3.0 user guide

    • Microsoft – Windows sign in PIN/password no longer being accepted

      Problem A problem may arise when Windows no longer accepts either a biometric fingerprint or PIN to sign into Windows. This may be due a change in security settings. Applies to Windows 11 Resolution You can attempt to get into safe mode and use the ...

    • MiniVision 2 - User guide

      Problem A customer needs to access the MiniVision 2 user guide. Resolution Please see below guides for Minivision 2+ and Minivision 2 below. Minivision 2+ Minivision 2+ user guide (Word) Minivision 2+ user guide (PDF) Minivision 2 Minivision 2 user ...