How Do I Change My Display Name on My HP Laptop?
You have two main options for changing the display name: switching to a local account on the laptop and updating the name on the Microsoft Account you use for Windows.
How to Switch to a Local Account
If you don’t mind losing some of the functionality and personalization that comes from using your Microsoft account with your HP laptop, you can change your name by switching to a local account to sign in. Here’s how.
Click the Start menu in the lower-left corner of your desktop. Click your name next to your profile picture. Select Change account settings. Select Sign in with a local account instead. A warning will appear; click Next. On the next screen, you can change your username to whatever you want it to be. Enter your password information and select Next. Click Sign out and finish on the next screen. Windows will sign out your Microsoft account, and you can sign in to the new local one.
How to Change the Name of a Local Account
If you’ve already switched to a local account, you can change the user name later from the Control Panel.
In the search bar at the bottom of your desktop, type Control Panel and select it from the results. Select User Accounts. Click User Accounts on the next screen, too. Select Change your account name. Type a new account name into the box and click Change name.
How to Change the Name on Your Microsoft Account
To change your name on your HP laptop while still getting all the benefits of your Microsoft account, you can change your name on that service. Doing so will not only update the info on your laptop but across all of Microsoft’s services.
Click the Start button on your desktop. Select your name next to your user picture. Click Change account settings. Choose Manage my Microsoft account. Your Microsoft account page will open in your default web browser. Click Your info at the top of the screen. Click Edit name. Enter a new first and last name, solve the Captcha, and then click Save.
How Do I Change the Administrator Name on My HP Laptop?
The processes above work for both administrator and regular user accounts, and you can use whichever makes the most sense for your situation. Just be sure you’re signed into the administrator account when you do it.
How Do I Change the Owner Name on My HP Laptop?
Changing the owner name on an HP laptop is a more intensive action than modifying a user name. You’ll usually want to make this update when you’re passing along your computer to a new owner, but you might have other reasons for doing so. Unfortunately, you designate an owner name when you first set up the computer, so the most straightforward way to change it is to factory reset your HP laptop.
