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 +====== Changing the Name of a Windows Account ======
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 Press the “Windows + R” shortcut to launch the RUN utility. After that, type lusrmgr.msc and press Enter. This will launch the Local Users and Groups console in Windows 11. Press the “Windows + R” shortcut to launch the RUN utility. After that, type lusrmgr.msc and press Enter. This will launch the Local Users and Groups console in Windows 11.
  
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 After that, type the new username and press Enter. After that, type the new username and press Enter.
  
-After changing the name, it’s time to change the full name of your account in Windows 11. So, right-click on your account and select Properties.+After changing the name, it’s time to change the full name of your account in Windows 11. So, right-click on your account and select Properties.\\
  
 Now, in the properties window, type the new full name for your account. After that, click Apply and OK to save the changes.\\ Now, in the properties window, type the new full name for your account. After that, click Apply and OK to save the changes.\\
-\\From [[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/4136863/why-am-i-unable-to-change-my-username-in-windows-1]] 
  
 Now restart your Computer. Now restart your Computer.
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 Settings (Win+I) > Accounts > Other users > Add account. Settings (Win+I) > Accounts > Other users > Add account.
  
-After adding a new account, change the account type to Administrator.+After adding a new account, change the account type to Administrator.\\ 
 +\\ 
 +From [[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/4136863/why-am-i-unable-to-change-my-username-in-windows-1]]