Change username

PAPRYK 10 Reputation points
2023-08-03T09:21:26.1933333+00:00

Hello. I reset my company laptop and I'm trying to reconfigure it. I connected it with my company account, but now in the lock screen there is always my name and surname presented. It violates my privacy which I don't like and I'm trying to change it. For some reason it does not work. How can I modify it?

EDIT:
I made reset again and didn't connect my account, but created offline profile.

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  1. S.Sengupta 24,476 Reputation points MVP
    2023-08-06T00:51:03.21+00:00

    Open Run menu by pressing Windows key + R

    Type "netplwiz" (without quotes) and press Enter. This will open the "User Accounts" window.

    In the "User Accounts" window, select the user account for which you want to change the username on the lock screen, and then click on the "Properties" button.

    In the "User Properties" window, you'll see two text fields: "User name" and "Full name." The "Full name" field is what determines the display name shown on the lock screen.

    Change the "Full name" to the desired username you want to see on the lock screen, and then click "OK" to apply the changes.

    You may be prompted to enter the account's password for confirmation.

    Restart your computer to see the updated username on the lock screen.


  2. Robert W Ricks Jr 15 Reputation points
    2023-08-06T22:34:23.8133333+00:00

    1 Does your company still own it? If so, just give it to the IT guys and let them worry about it. Because they're keeping track of that baby all day, every day. ALWAY USE YOUR Work ACCOUNT, do not your. Personal account. Any and all uses. I've definitely look @ used the kiosk. 2 was given to you. I would probably check the manufacturers website. Make sure it's. Not under their name no more. Like the serial number and the product ID number Reg in your Account(s) Replacement of hard drive(s) update BIOS

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