So... I did a stupid

[Real_PhillBert]

Ok so a couple weeks ago I built a new machine with 8.1 pro from G2A. Well I just noticed that I spelled my last name wrong, and now it is displayed on login and on the metro start screen. I know, stupid things, but I must have been excited to get it running and let my fingers get a bit out of control.

 

Is there any way to change the name on the account?

 

Thanks in advance. I am a little embarrassed that I screwed that part up.

[ShadowCaptain]

Ok so a couple weeks ago I built a new machine with 8.1 pro from G2A. Well I just noticed that I spelled my last name wrong, and now it is displayed on login and on the metro start screen. I know, stupid things, but I must have been excited to get it running and let my fingers get a bit out of control.

 

Is there any way to change the name on the account?

 

Thanks in advance. I am a little embarrassed that I screwed that part up.

 

Just the user name? or you mean the PC name?

If its the PC name...no you have to reinstall

[antoainb]

Did you use a Microsoft account or local account?

[Real_PhillBert]

Just the user name? or you mean the PC name?

If its the PC name...no you have to reinstall

 

User name. The PC name is correct, Phills 4790k.

 

I did however spell my last name wrong on the account.

 

Did you use a Microsoft account or local account?

 

I am hoping its just the local but I guess I am not sure.

[alby800]

Just the user name? or you mean the PC name?

If its the PC name...no you have to reinstall

What do you mean reinstall. I accidentally named my PC to something random (i just hit random keys because I was exited lol) and I managed to change it to what I wanted to change it to?!?! My PC is now happily call ALPHA800

[menendez1293]

Just the user name? or you mean the PC name?

If its the PC name...no you have to reinstall

Not true, A PC name can be changed by going to control panel -> System and Security -> System -> Click the Change settings to the right of the window under the Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings -> Then click change -> and type it in the box that says Computer name. It will ask for a restart and after that it is changed.  

[Reloaded2]

That should do it.

[ShadowCaptain]

Not true, A PC name can be changed by going to control panel -> System and Security -> System -> Click the Change settings to the right of the window under the Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings -> Then click change -> and type it in the box that says Computer name. It will ask for a restart and after that it is changed.  

 

Ah my mistake I thought that option was not available, forget what I said!!

 

User name. The PC name is correct, Phills 4790k.

 

I did however spell my last name wrong on the account.

 

 

I am hoping its just the local but I guess I am not sure.

 

If its just a local account you should be able to change the account name in the account section in control panel

[menendez1293]

User name. The PC name is correct, Phills 4790k.

 

I did however spell my last name wrong on the account.

 

 

I am hoping its just the local but I guess I am not sure.

Go to control panel -> User accounts -> User Accounts -> Manage user accounts -> highlight your account, and click properties. In there you should be able to change it. 

[Real_PhillBert]

That should do it.

 

Thanks but its not the PC name, its the account name.

[antoainb]

User name. The PC name is correct, Phills 4790k.

 

I did however spell my last name wrong on the account.

 

 

I am hoping its just the local but I guess I am not sure.

 

If you have a Microsoft account go to PC Settings > Accounts > Your account and then you should see a either a change name button if you used a Local account or a more options one if you used a Microsoft and there there is an option to change your name.

[Real_PhillBert]

Go to control panel -> User accounts -> User Accounts -> Manage user accounts -> highlight your account, and click properties. In there you should be able to change it. 

 

Many thanks! I am still trying to get used to all of the control location in 8.1. 

[Reloaded2]

Do yo mean the name set for you PC or your account PC name?

[menendez1293]

That should do it.

That changes PC name, he is looking for a local user account name. 

[menendez1293]

Many thanks! I am still trying to get used to all of the control location in 8.1. 

No problem, hopefully that worked for you. I have typed my name wrong before, kind of embarrassing when someone else notices it before you.