How To Change Administrator Name In Windows 10

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In this blog post, we will learn how to change the administrator name in Windows 10. There are several reasons why you might want to change the name of your Windows 10 administrator account. For example, you might want to make your PC more personalized, or you might want to change the name for privacy reasons.

Changing the administrator name in Windows 10 is quite straightforward. There are two different methods to do this. We will go through both methods step by step.

Method 1: Using The Control Panel

The first method to change the administrator name in Windows 10 involves using the Control Panel. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Control Panel by pressing the Windows key + X and then selecting Control Panel from the menu that appears.
  2. In the Control Panel, click on User Accounts.
  3. Next, click on Manage another account.
  4. Select the administrator account you want to change the name of.
  5. Click on Change the account name.
  6. Enter the new name for the administrator account and click on Change Name.

Your administrator account name should now be changed. If you are currently logged in with the account you changed the name of, you might need to log out and log back in to see the change.

Method 2: Using The Computer Management Tool

The second method to change the administrator name in Windows 10 involves using the Computer Management tool. Here’s how:

  1. Press the Windows key + X and click on Computer Management from the menu that appears.
  2. In the Computer Management window, click on Local Users and Groups under the System Tools section.
  3. Click on Users.
  4. In the users list, locate the administrator account you want to change the name of, right-click on it and select Rename.
  5. Type the new name for the administrator account and press Enter.

Your administrator account name should now be changed. As with the first method, you might need to log out and log back in to see the change if you are currently logged in with the account you changed the name of.

Conclusion

Changing the administrator name in Windows 10 is an easy task. You can use either the Control Panel or the Computer Management tool to achieve this. Both methods are effective and simple to follow. Remember to log out and log back in to see the change if you are currently logged in with the account you changed the name of.