how can i change default01 in the Windows opening screen

Ron Takaki 20 Reputation points
2026-01-14T03:14:31.1033333+00:00

When opening Windows 11 on my desktop computer, the username is "default01"--which I'd like to change to my own name.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
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GsN5034 - IA 76,475 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-01-14T06:56:06+00:00

Hello, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

Could you please confirm whether you’re signed in to your computer with a local account or a Microsoft account?

  1. Press Windows + R, type netplwiz, and click OK.
  2. In the list of users, select your username and click Properties.
  3. In the Full name field, enter the name you want to display on the lock screen.
  4. Click Apply, then click OK.

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Sign out and sign back in if the new name doesn’t appear immediately. (or) Restart your computer.

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    2026-01-14T03:14:42.41+00:00

    To change the username displayed on the Windows opening screen, you can follow these steps:

    1. Open Settings: Click on the Start menu and select Settings.
    2. Accounts: Navigate to Accounts in the Settings menu.
    3. Your Info: Click on Your info. Here, you will see your current account name.
    4. Change Account Name: If you are using a local account, you can change your account name by selecting Manage my Microsoft account (if applicable) or by going to Family & other users and selecting your account to change the name.
    5. Sign Out and Sign Back In: After changing the name, you may need to sign out and sign back in for the changes to take effect.

    If you are using a Microsoft account, you will need to change the name associated with your Microsoft account online, which will then sync with your Windows device.

    Please note that if you are using a default user profile, you may need to customize the default user profile settings as well, but this is typically not necessary for individual user accounts.

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