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So... I messed up.

So... I messed up.

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darthnork
Member
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11-09-2016, 05:38 AM
#1
A few weeks back I created a new machine using 8.1 Pro from G2A. I just realized my last name was misspelled, and it now appears during login and on the start screen. I’m aware it’s a mistake, but I think I got too caught up in excitement. Can I update my name on the account? Thanks ahead of time. I’m a bit embarrassed about that error.
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darthnork
11-09-2016, 05:38 AM #1

A few weeks back I created a new machine using 8.1 Pro from G2A. I just realized my last name was misspelled, and it now appears during login and on the start screen. I’m aware it’s a mistake, but I think I got too caught up in excitement. Can I update my name on the account? Thanks ahead of time. I’m a bit embarrassed about that error.

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masterpet09
Member
111
11-09-2016, 08:49 AM
#2
User name only? Or are you referring to the PC name? If it's the PC name...you'll need to reinstall.
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masterpet09
11-09-2016, 08:49 AM #2

User name only? Or are you referring to the PC name? If it's the PC name...you'll need to reinstall.

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Sloth_Gaming
Member
137
11-12-2016, 12:12 PM
#3
I don't have access to that information. Would you like to provide more details about your account type?
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Sloth_Gaming
11-12-2016, 12:12 PM #3

I don't have access to that information. Would you like to provide more details about your account type?

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FabiDalli
Junior Member
23
11-12-2016, 02:52 PM
#4
Username. The computer name is accurate—Phills 4790k. My spelling of my last name on the account was incorrect. I’m not certain if it’s just a local issue.
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FabiDalli
11-12-2016, 02:52 PM #4

Username. The computer name is accurate—Phills 4790k. My spelling of my last name on the account was incorrect. I’m not certain if it’s just a local issue.

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11-12-2016, 04:48 PM
#5
You meant to restart or reset the system, but ended up changing its name to ALPHA800 by mistake. Now your PC is running smoothly as ALPHA800!
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MoneyMakerSock
11-12-2016, 04:48 PM #5

You meant to restart or reset the system, but ended up changing its name to ALPHA800 by mistake. Now your PC is running smoothly as ALPHA800!

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ZakenMannetje
Junior Member
46
11-13-2016, 01:35 AM
#6
False, a PC name can be updated by navigating to the control panel, then System and Security, System, clicking Change settings beside the window, and selecting the option under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings. After that, click Change and enter the new name in the box. A restart will be prompted, and once completed, the name will be updated.
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ZakenMannetje
11-13-2016, 01:35 AM #6

False, a PC name can be updated by navigating to the control panel, then System and Security, System, clicking Change settings beside the window, and selecting the option under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings. After that, click Change and enter the new name in the box. A restart will be prompted, and once completed, the name will be updated.

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ACarKilledMe
Junior Member
34
11-16-2016, 11:14 PM
#7
Sure, I'll help with that. Let me know if you need anything else!
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ACarKilledMe
11-16-2016, 11:14 PM #7

Sure, I'll help with that. Let me know if you need anything else!

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Affe_b05
Junior Member
2
11-20-2016, 02:30 AM
#8
I realize now that the option wasn't visible, don't worry about what I said! For a local account, you should update the account name in the account settings within the control panel.
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Affe_b05
11-20-2016, 02:30 AM #8

I realize now that the option wasn't visible, don't worry about what I said! For a local account, you should update the account name in the account settings within the control panel.

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MrGhostly_
Junior Member
48
11-29-2016, 04:18 AM
#9
Open control panel -> User accounts -> User Accounts -> Manage user accounts -> select your account, then click properties. There you can update the details.
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MrGhostly_
11-29-2016, 04:18 AM #9

Open control panel -> User accounts -> User Accounts -> Manage user accounts -> select your account, then click properties. There you can update the details.

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samigurl0903
Senior Member
603
11-29-2016, 04:29 AM
#10
But it's not the PC name—it's the account name.
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samigurl0903
11-29-2016, 04:29 AM #10

But it's not the PC name—it's the account name.

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