Anyone who wants to use a computer with a Windows operating system needs a user account. In it, all the settings are stored locally, such as the image of the wallpaper, the programs that the user can access or the size of the icons and text..
Every time we log in to Windows , we have to enter username and password , a combination that only the user himself knows and that authorizes him to access the system. As you know, it is convenient to change the password regularly, but few people think of doing the same with the name, something that is also very simple. Next, you will discover how to change the username in Windows 7.
If Windows won't boot, you may have to reinstall the operating system and select a username and password. During the installation process, you might make a mistake when typing or just want to enter a temporary username. To avoid having to reset Windows 7 and reinstall it completely, the system allows you to change the username directly through the Windows account settings ..
Microsoft stopped giving official support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. That is, since that date it no longer offers technical assistance or security updates for this product. Exceptionally, until 2023 it provides professional paid technical support to companies. If you are not going to request this service, we recommend that you upgrade to the new version of Windows . You will find more information on this in our detailed article on Windows 7 end of support.
The username and all other Windows 7 settings can be conveniently changed from the control panel. To access it, first of all, open the start menu and click on the point? Control panel ?, in the right column..
To modify the username, you must have administrator rights.
In the control panel, you can configure all the important settings of Windows 7. To change the name of the user account, select the category here? User accounts and child protection ?.
In the next window, all the options for configuring user accounts are displayed. To customize the name, select the first item,? User accounts ?.
Press the option? Change the account name ? If you don't have the necessary permissions, you will need to contact the team administrator, who is usually part of the IT department of the company where you work.
Now you can change the name of the Windows 7 user account and confirm it by clicking the button? Change the name ?
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