{"id":2604,"date":"2023-12-19T08:57:37","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T08:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techforevers.com\/?p=2604"},"modified":"2023-12-19T08:58:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T08:58:11","slug":"how-to-change-admin-name-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techforevers.com\/de\/how-to-change-admin-name-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Change Admin Name In Windows 10? 2 Effective Ways!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6737c0dfc0460\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6737c0dfc0460\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techforevers.com\/de\/how-to-change-admin-name-in-windows-10\/#What_is_Admin_Access_in_Windows_10\" title=\"What is Admin Access in Windows 10?\">What is Admin Access in Windows 10?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techforevers.com\/de\/how-to-change-admin-name-in-windows-10\/#How_to_Change_Admin_Name_in_Windows_10\" title=\"How to Change Admin Name in Windows 10?\">How to Change Admin Name in Windows 10?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techforevers.com\/de\/how-to-change-admin-name-in-windows-10\/#From_Computer_Management\" title=\"From Computer Management\">From Computer Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techforevers.com\/de\/how-to-change-admin-name-in-windows-10\/#From_System_Settings\" title=\"From System Settings\">From System Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techforevers.com\/de\/how-to-change-admin-name-in-windows-10\/#Why_Cant_You_Change_Admin_Settings_in_Windows_10\" title=\"Why Can\u2019t You Change Admin Settings in Windows 10?\">Why Can\u2019t You Change Admin Settings in Windows 10?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techforevers.com\/de\/how-to-change-admin-name-in-windows-10\/#Final_Wrapping\" title=\"Final Wrapping\">Final Wrapping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>No denying Windows 10 has the maximum share of the overall proportion of Windows users in the world. As per records, Windows 10 has\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Usage_share_of_operating_systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">200 million<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0active users while the overall proportion of Windows users is around 1.5 billion in the world. Luckily, I am part of those 200 million users who are using Windows 10 and getting updated features for smooth processing.<\/p>\n<p>Being its user, one of the simplest and earliest questions I got in my mind was how to change admin name in Windows 10. It is because I have asked my colleague to install Windows to my system due to which they have set their names to the admin section.<\/p>\n<p>Then, I tried hard to learn the method to change the admin name in Windows 10 and found a few effective ones. Here I am going to share those 2 effective methods using which I have changed my admin name in Windows 10.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Admin_Access_in_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong>What is Admin Access in Windows 10?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before learning the methods to change the admin name, it is important to understand this Windows role properly. For many users, it is enough to read\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/techforevers.com\/de\/windows-10-requirements\/\">Windows 10 requirements<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0while downloading it and using it.<\/p>\n<p>No doubt, it is compulsory but you still need to have an idea about different administration roles. The reason is you may have to give access to your computer to friends\/colleagues for a specific task. These roles will help you in those cases and let you give them access that is required.<\/p>\n<p>The admin access in Windows 10 allows the user to manage, delete, add, and remove any settings from the system. An admin is the solo owner of Windows who can perform any change\/action without seeking prior permission.<\/p>\n<p>I must say that I will never give my computer\u2019s admin access to someone because they can manage everything. You can consider this role as a<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/techforevers.com\/de\/social-media\/\">social media<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>page admin who can handle everything happening on the page including the addition of new managers, removal of those managers, deleting of comments\/posts, and performing multiple other tasks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Admin_Name_in_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong>How to Change Admin Name in Windows 10?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now, you have a quick overview of the Windows 10 admin role and are ready to learn how to change admin name in Windows 10. You can find multiple methods\/tricks on the internet and waste your time like I did in the beginning.<\/p>\n<p>To keep you safe, I have just discussed the ways that have worked for me. I am sure you can change the Windows 10 admin name by following these simple methods.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Computer_Management\"><\/span><strong>From Computer Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If I say that it is the simplest method to change admin name in Windows 10, it will be right. You can easily rename your admin name within a few minutes using this approach. Follow these steps to go ahead with this process:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Type \u201c<strong>Computer Management<\/strong>\u201d in the search bar and open it<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Click on the \u201c<strong>Local Users and Groups<\/strong>\u201d from the left menu bar<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Now, select \u201c<strong>Users<\/strong>\u201d from the box and right-click on the \u201c<strong>Administrator<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Tap on the \u201c<strong>Rename<\/strong>\u201d button to change the name of admin<\/p>\n<p>With these simple steps, you can change your admin name in Windows 10.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_System_Settings\"><\/span><strong>From System Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Sometimes, you may find the above method a little technical as you have to deal with the computer\u2019s management section. In such a case, you can use your Windows 10 system settings to change the admin name.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Go to \u201c<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u201d on your computer<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Click on the \u201c<strong>System<\/strong>\u201d option<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Tap on \u201c<strong>Change Settings<\/strong>\u201d given under \u201c<strong>Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Click on the \u201c<strong>Computer Name<\/strong>\u201d given in the right bar of the newly opened window<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> Click on the \u201c<strong>Change<\/strong>\u201d option and then write your name in the given space<\/p>\n<p>After saving the settings, you will be able to change the admin name in Windows 10. I hope you have learned how to change admin name in Windows 10 by reading this blog. The above methods have been tested by me and checked for validation before going ahead.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cant_You_Change_Admin_Settings_in_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong>Why Can\u2019t You Change Admin Settings in Windows 10?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Sometimes, users may not be able to change admin settings or even the name of this section in Windows 10. There can be multiple reasons behind this error or limitation like system errors, technical problems, etc.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>But the most common among all is the inactivated Windows 10. It is common for users to keep using this version without buying a registration key because of\u00a0<strong>Windows 10 cost<\/strong>. In turn, they end up with limited access to features, particularly settings.<\/p>\n<p>It is possible that you may not be able to admin name or other settings if you haven\u2019t activated the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/techforevers.com\/de\/windows\/\">Windows<\/a><\/strong>. Undoubtedly, you have full access but Microsoft restricts you from accessing these sections unless you have activated Windows 10 for full access.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Wrapping\"><\/span><strong>Final Wrapping<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the above blog, I have discussed the methods that have worked for me. You can move ahead with this procedure and change the admin name within a few minutes. By reading this blog, you may be able to learn everything related to how to change admin name in Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose any of the above-listed methods at your ease. I must say you will be able to understand the power of the admin role after reading this comprehensive guide.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No denying Windows 10 has the maximum share of the overall proportion of Windows users in the world. As per records, Windows 10 has\u00a0200 million\u00a0active users while the overall proportion of Windows users is around 1.5 billion in the world. 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