change welcome page name in widows10

Graham Smith 0 Reputation points
2026-09-01T05:03:08.8+00:00

Trying to change name on welcome screen due to deed poll change name

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
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    2026-09-01T05:03:25.9266667+00:00

    If Windows 10 is signed in with a Microsoft account, change the Microsoft account display name:

    1. Sign in to the Microsoft account.
    2. Select Edit name.
    3. Make the name change and select Save.
    4. Allow up to 24 hours for the name to update everywhere.

    That display name is used when signing in, appears on Windows devices signed in with that Microsoft account, and is the name shown in places such as email and Outlook.com groups.

    If the PC is using a local account, the accepted Microsoft Q&A guidance is:

    1. Press Windows + R.
    2. Type netplwiz and select OK.
    3. Select the user account and choose Properties.
    4. In Full name, enter the name to show on the lock or welcome screen.
    5. Select Apply and OK.
    6. Sign out and sign back in, or restart the PC.

    If the name was changed online and Windows still shows the old name for a while, that delay is normal. Changing the Microsoft account name does not change the user folder name under C:\Users.

    If sign-in to the Microsoft account is not possible, use the Microsoft account sign-in helper. If more help is needed, use Contact Microsoft Support.


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