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Question

Help with user name

Dec 25, 2014 10:22AM PST

I purchased a laptop from Bestway. How do I change the user file name from user/bestway?

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I'd try a factory reset.
Dec 25, 2014 10:33AM PST

This varies with model so there's that and the other.

Create a new Windows user account with the name you want.
Bob

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User name
Dec 26, 2014 6:29AM PST

Typically, Control Panel, User Accounts, change user name...

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While an OK solution some folk want
Dec 26, 2014 6:37AM PST

Some folk want the home user folder name to change. Microsoft didn't offer that feature.
Bob