Difference between revisions of "Change the Registered Name on a Windows PC"
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#Restart your computer. When you log back in, your computer should display your newly-entered name above the login information section. This will finalize your process. | #Restart your computer. When you log back in, your computer should display your newly-entered name above the login information section. This will finalize your process. | ||
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
| − | *Like with any other time you make significant changes to your computer's settings, consider [[Do | + | *Like with any other time you make significant changes to your computer's settings, consider [[Do a System Restore|setting a restore point]] before you proceed. |
*Even if you're sure you have permission to make these changes, it's always a good idea to double-check with anyone who might take issue before doing so. | *Even if you're sure you have permission to make these changes, it's always a good idea to double-check with anyone who might take issue before doing so. | ||
*At the time of this writing, Windows' most current operating system is Windows 10; while these instructions feasibly cover all operating systems up to that point, future renditions of Windows software may be structured differently. Keep this in mind if you are trying to change the default name on systems produced after Windows 10. | *At the time of this writing, Windows' most current operating system is Windows 10; while these instructions feasibly cover all operating systems up to that point, future renditions of Windows software may be structured differently. Keep this in mind if you are trying to change the default name on systems produced after Windows 10. | ||
