Have problems with Windows 10? Let me know what you're experiencing!
Have problems with Windows 10? Let me know what you're experiencing!
Hi, your PC name and username changed after upgrading to Windows 10. Since you didn’t make any changes, the new settings took effect automatically. The random name and username you saw were likely generated by the system during the update process. If this bothers you, a clean install might resolve the issue while keeping your product key valid. Let me know what you think!
A fresh setup is usually beneficial, but I believe a clean install paired with a Microsoft account maintains consistency in username and computer name. I've performed multiple clean installs, testing both with and without an MS account, and noticed that setting those options was often unavailable when using one. However, with a clean install, your Windows 7/8 product key remains valid, and you can reinstall on the same device without a product key. Additionally, your hardware will already be recognized for Windows 10 through Microsoft registration.