Rename Users

czql5v 146 Reputation points
2020-11-12T11:41:26.44+00:00

Hi All,

We need to rename around 100 user accounts on our Domain. Basically we need to change from abc001 to xyz001. We need to ensure the users keep all their profile settings locally and on our file server so they are able to reach back to their profiles after logging in as the new user.

Can anyone give me some information on how this could be achieved.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-11-12T13:14:21.263+00:00

    Richard's script here may help you to that end.
    https://www.rlmueller.net/UpdateUsers.htm

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  2. Vicky Wang 2,731 Reputation points
    2020-11-13T09:35:13.08+00:00

    Hi,
    Thank you for posting in our forum
    Classic Control Panel
    Find and open the classic Control Panel. One way to do this is to press Windows + R and then type Control then hit Enter.
    Open the User Accounts control panel, then click Manage another account.
    Click the account you want to edit.
    Click Change the account name.
    Enter the correct username for the account then click Change Name.
    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-account-name-windows-10/

    Hope this information can help you
    Best wishes
    Vicky

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  3. Vicky Wang 2,731 Reputation points
    2020-11-18T09:36:55.687+00:00

    Hi,

    Just checking in to see if the information provided was helpful.

    Please let us know if you would like further assistance.

    Best Regards,
    Vicky

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