How can I change the local account in Windows?

To change the local account in the Windows operating system, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open “Settings”: click on the “Start” menu, then click on the “Settings” icon (gear-shaped icon).
  2. Access the “Account” settings: Click on the “Account” option in the “Settings” window.
  3. Select “Family and other users”: Go to the “Account” settings page and click on the “Family and other users” option in the left menu.
  4. To change the local account name, locate the local account in the right window and click on the “Change username” link next to the account name.
  5. Enter the new account name: Enter the new account name in the popup dialog box, then click the “Next” button.
  6. Confirm the changes: The system will display a message confirming the account name change. After verifying the information is correct, click on the “Finish” button.
  7. Restarting the computer: Restart the computer for changes to take effect.

After completing the steps above, the name of the local account in the Windows operating system will be successfully changed.

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