When I was setting up our new Windows 10 computer, I made some mistakes which I cannot figure out how to correct. This is my wife's computer and she wants to use a Standard account while I use an Administrator account. I've accomplished that, but in the process messed up a couple of things. My wife's logon uses her first and last names.
She prefers that it only display her first name, but I have not found a way to change it. Before I knew it, the password on my Administrator account was set as the same password I use to log in to this site.
I would very much like to change the Administrator logon password. On Windows 7 this was as easy as changing the picture, but I am not offered that option. What am I not seeing? How can I do it? On a related subject, Windows setup informed me that a four-digit PIN is more secure than a long alpha-numeric password. It seems counter-intuitive to say the least. Have I understood correctly? How is that the case? Thank windows 10 change username and password free download for posting your query on Microsoft Community.
I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can. The reason in which your PC is asking for password is because, if you signed in with your Microsoft account when you set up Windows, every time restart your PC it will ask you to enter Microsoft password. Microsoft account can be Outlook.
If you use an email address and password to sign in to these or other services, you already have a Microsoft account—but you can also sign up for a new one at any time. Over time, all Microsoft services will be switching from the old name to the new one. You might continue to see mentions of "Windows Live ID" instead of "Microsoft account" for a while—for example, on xbox. It works on that computer and no others. Windows 10 users can choose a local account if they want to keep things like they were before.
To change your logon name, I like to inform you that logon name needs both first and last name. Type settings on the search bar, then tap or click on Settings windows 10 change username and password free download. Click on Accounts tab under the Settings Window. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to change the Administrator account password, as it is under control of your husband's user profile. Hope the information helps, if you have any further queries, feel free to post. We are here to assist you.
Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. If someone was conspiratorial, they might suggest this was so they could monitor all we do on our computers. Microsoft needs to HELP us when we use their products, not make us jump through hoops to find help. Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community.
Search the community and support articles Windows Windows 10 Search Community member. Grandpa Jim. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Hi, Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. Microsoft account " Microsoft account " is the new name for what used to be called a "Windows Live ID. Let's follow these steps below: 1.
Regards, Guru Kiran. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to A. User's post on February 20, Hi, The reason in which windows 10 change username and password free download PC is asking for password is because, if you signed in with your Microsoft account when you set up Windows, every time restart your PC it will ask you to enter Microsoft password.
Regards, Guru Kiran Apparently my questions were not clear. It is only the password on our Windows 10 computer. Must I actually use a local account in order to change logon names and passwords? Loda St Peter. In reply to Windows 10 change username and password free download Jim's post on February 20, Did anyone actually answer this question windows 10 change username and password free download In reply to Loda St Windows 10 change username and password free download post on March 3, An MS support person walked me through it.
I was able replace the password with a six-digit PIN. Don St Peter. In reply to Grandpa Jim's post on March 3, If there are MS support persons following this thread don't you think it time to put a procedure to the world of people out here rather than handle it by private messages and phone calls. Your customers deserve better treatment! In reply to Don St Peter's post on March 3, Actually, I had also asked whether I understood correctly that a PIN is more secure than an alphanumeric password--and why that might be so.
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