How to Change Admin Name on Windows 10?
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Open the User Accounts control panel, then click Manage another account.

Enter the correct username for the account then click Change Name.

There is another way you can do it.

Press Windows key + R, type: netplwiz or control userpasswords2 then hit Enter.

How do I change the administrator on Windows 10?

1. Change a user account type on Settings

  • Use the Windows key + I keyboard shortcut to open the Settings app.
  • Click Accounts.
  • Click Family & other people.
  • Under Other people, select the user account, and click Change account type.
  • Under Account type, select Administrator from the drop down menu.

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