How can I change user name of taskmanager processes?

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  1. Posts : 97
    Windows 7 x64
       #1

    How can I change user name of taskmanager processes?


    I bought a refurbished computer and almost all the processes in Task Manager have the user name of "User". How can I change it to my name, "Stan"?

    I tried changing the value of registry key RegisteredUser on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\
    but that didn't help.
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  2. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #2

    stanhilliard said:
    I bought a refurbished computer and almost all the processes in Task Manager have the user name of "User". How can I change it to my name, "Stan"?

    I tried changing the value of registry key RegisteredUser on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\
    but that didn't help.
    Changing names like that in the registry seems harmless, but some of those name values need to match other areas in the registry or the computer hangs just before presenting the desktop. I speak from experience :-(

    You can create a new user profile and user whatever name that you want. Then move your files to the new profile.

    I prefer a user name of username
    But I have username issues.
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  3. Posts : 9,746
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit sp1
       #3

    To change your user name, open Control Panel, select User Accounts. What is shown there is fairly self explanatory so just change what is necessary.

    Before you do anything make sure you have written down any passwords that you may have been using.

    It's best to have your main User Account set as Administrator & set the User Account Control Settings to Default.

    You can set a password if you wish to have more security.
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  4. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #4

    Ranger4 said:
    To change your user name, open Control Panel, select User Accounts. What is shown there is fairly self explanatory so just change what is necessary...
    I tested that and it did not change what shows in Task Manager. Does it work for you?

    Task Manger seems to be the concern.


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  5. Posts : 9,746
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit sp1
       #5

    UsernameIssues said:
    Ranger4 said:
    To change your user name, open Control Panel, select User Accounts. What is shown there is fairly self explanatory so just change what is necessary...
    I tested that and it did not change what shows in Task Manager. Does it work for you?

    Task Manger seems to be the concern.


    How can I change user name of taskmanager processes?-stan.png
    Yes you are right, my bad . It does not change the User situation in Task Manager. The only other thing would be to rename the computer, which can be done though Control Panel, select System, then Advanced System Settings, then click on the Computer tab & there the computer name can be changed.

    I have NOT tried changing mine, so I don't know what effect that might have. So if you do try that it will be at your risk.
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  6. Posts : 2,497
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
       #6

    You have to reboot before the name will change in Task Manager.
    The name will not change in the user profile. Changing this could cause major problems.
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  7. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #7

    LMiller7 said:
    You have to reboot before the name will change in Task Manager.
    The name will not change in the user profile. Changing this could cause major problems.
    I did reboot after the name change.
    "User" was still in task manager.

    Does it change for you?

    Now you've got me worried that something is not right in my VM.

    I need stuff to be right in that VM.

    Please test this somewhere on a fully patched W7 box and let me know your findings.


    I set up the entire test again and this time...
    :::just for fun:::
    ...I rebooted twice after the name change.
    "User" is still the task manager.
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  8. Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #8

    You have to change registry to reflect the name change and also rename user folder, it is not automatic - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2454362

    Don't have a VM near me to try though, please let us know how it goes. :)
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  9. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #9

    GokAy said:
    You have to change registry to reflect the name change and also rename user folder, it is not automatic - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2454362

    Don't have a VM near me to try though, please let us know how it goes. :)
    Sadly, no:

    (and I restarted twice)

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  10. Posts : 9,746
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit sp1
       #10

    This seems to be becoming fairly detailed. This MS website might be what we are looking for, but I have not tried it to seet if it works.

    How to change user name in windows 7 professional? - Microsoft Community
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