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Hard Time Changing Local Account Name

Discussion in 'Windows 11' started by daveleonard, Jun 23, 2024.

  1. daveleonard

    daveleonard Registered Members

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    My two sign in options (Accounts) Not signed in to a Microsoft Account
    Dave (Admin)
    Local User: D.Leonard Admin Local User)

    I want to change the D.Leonard Admin because it is a local user account, not Admin.
    I have tried several different ways like the Control Panel but found no option to change the name. Next I tried the netplwiz in run but I was denied that option. So, I went into the terminal and ran the Rename-LocalUser -name "Dave Local" -NewName "Leonard". I was denied access to that.
    So, I am having a lot of trouble changing the local username. Thanks.
     

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  2. IJAC

    IJAC Super-Moderator Super Moderators

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    Did you run the terminal as administrator?
     
  3. Tony D

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    Try this - it worked for me
    1. Control Panel - you can find it using the search box in the taskbar
    2. User Account
    3. User Account
    4. Change your account name
    5. Enter the desired new name
    6. Click on <Change Name>
    7. X to close out
    8. Restart the computer
     
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  4. daveleonard

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    Yes I did use the Admin for the terminal.
    The control Panel option does not work. See the attachments. No option to change the name even as Admin or change account of another user. I guess my only option is to leave it like it is.
     

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  5. daveleonard

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    Did you run the terminal as administrator?
    I was wrong, I was using the local account when running the terminal, So, I went back and ran the terminal as Admin and this time the system could not find the local account. See attachments. Is it possible that I need to change the name by logging into my Mocrosoft Account?
     

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  6. daveleonard

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    I figured it out. You have to go into the Microsoft site and log in to change name on admin or user or email. Can't do it from the pc. Microsoft is so controlling, it gets on my nerves sometimes. I put a couple of files to show the changes. The cyborg is my Admin account and the goofy D. Leonard is my local. Thanks.
     

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    Last edited: Jun 24, 2024
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