Change windows username (ComputerName/Username


  1. Posts : 20
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Change windows username (ComputerName/Username


    I set up my computer a long time ago with a stupid username, and I wanna know how to change it. I can change my logon username, but not the actual username (COMPUTERNAME/Username) or the user directory (C:/Users/USERNAME).
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #2

    jettj12 said:
    I set up my computer a long time ago with a stupid username, and I wanna know how to change it. I can change my logon username, but not the actual username (COMPUTERNAME/Username) or the user directory (C:/Users/USERNAME).
    Welcome to the forum,

    I think this tutorial will help with that,

    Computer Name - View and Change
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 20
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    derekimo said:

    Welcome to the forum,

    I think this tutorial will help with that,

    Computer Name - View and Change
    Thank you for responding, but that's the computer name. I want to change the actual username, like when you connect to the pc using rdp and you enter the computer name, a slash, then your username. I want to change the username. Let me underline what i want to change

    \\Steven-PC\(insert embarassing username here)
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  4. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #4

    OK, Have a look at this thread, I believe you'll need to create a new user account if I understand what you're trying to do, post # 4 specifically.

    How to change MAIN user name in 7 Home Premium
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 20
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    derekimo said:
    OK, Have a look at this thread, I believe you'll need to create a new user account if I understand what you're trying to do, post # 4 specifically.

    How to change MAIN user name in 7 Home Premium
    Much obliged man. It worked.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #6

    jettj12 said:
    derekimo said:
    OK, Have a look at this thread, I believe you'll need to create a new user account if I understand what you're trying to do, post # 4 specifically.

    How to change MAIN user name in 7 Home Premium
    Much obliged man. It worked.
    You're welcome, glad to hear it!
      My Computer


 

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