Your computer allows separate accounts for several users. This requires each user to create a user name linked to his or her specific account. The feature provides benefits in several areas including security, computer customization and parental controls. Changing your user name in a Windows environment is a simple task.
Start Menu Style in Category View
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Step 1
Click "Start" on the taskbar. Click "Control Panel" and select "User Accounts."
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Step 2
Click "Change an Account" in the "User Accounts" window.
Step 3
Click your account in the "User Accounts" window. Click "Change My Name."
Step 4
Type the name you would like to use in the "Type a new name for YOUR NAME" box. Click the "Change Name" button to save your changes.
Classic Start Menu Style in Classic View
Step 1
Click "Start" on the taskbar. Point to "Settings" and then click "Control Panel." Double click "User Accounts."
Step 2
Click "Change an Account" in the "User Accounts" window.
Step 3
Click your account in the "User Accounts" window. Click "Change My Name."
Step 4
Type the name you would like to use in the "Type a new name for YOUR NAME" box. Click the "Change Name" button to save your changes.