How to Change a User Name

Many people choose user names when setting up their computer that they later want to change. This guide will show you how to do so in XP and Vista. In Window 95 and 98, you can only change the settings for a user, If you are using Microsoft 2000, press CTRL + ALT + DEL while in Windows to change you user name and settings.

Things You'll Need

• An administrator account or administrative access

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" button.

2. 

   Click on "Control Panel."

3. 

   Double-click on "User Accounts," then click "Change a user account." You will see all the user accounts on your computer. Click on the account with the name you want to change.

4. Click "Change user name," and you will be prompted to type in a new name. After you're done, click on "Change name."