Sorry, Last question by NeXxiT
Tuesday, October 12, 2004 by NeXxiT | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I forgot where I have to go to be able to chagne my "computer" name. ie) when you press start button and the name that shows up on the top of your start menu. Where do you go to chagne that?
NeXxiT
Reply #2 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 1:43 AM
Reply #2 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 1:43 AM
Oops sorry I should have been more clear. I already know that but I just upgraded to Windows Professional and when I had Home Edition I could change the name but in Pro I cant find where to do that and in user accounts it seems you cant change it in there anymore or something.
Chris TH
Reply #3 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 2:23 AM
Dr Watson's reply above was accurate...
So you found it? Or didn't you ? I'm confused. In 'User Accounts' click the account that you want to change and it comes up with a range of options one of which is 'Change My Name'.
Are you logged in as a limited rights user? In this case you may not be allowed to change it.
Reply #3 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 2:23 AM
| in Pro I cant find where to do that |
Dr Watson's reply above was accurate...
| and in user accounts it seems you cant change it in there anymore or something. |
So you found it? Or didn't you ? I'm confused. In 'User Accounts' click the account that you want to change and it comes up with a range of options one of which is 'Change My Name'.
Are you logged in as a limited rights user? In this case you may not be allowed to change it.
Jafo
Reply #4 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 2:28 AM
Reply #4 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 2:28 AM
You'll need 'admin' rights when you log in to access the user accounts....
NeXxiT
Reply #5 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:39 AM
Reply #5 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:39 AM
I am logged in as administrator and the only options I get are Create a password, Change my picture, and Change my .NET Passport. This happened to my friend also he said he just had to reformate 
Jafo
Reply #6 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:53 AM
Reply #6 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:53 AM
If it's the computer name, not the User name....go to control panel - system properties - computer name......[quite logical, really]...
Chris TH
Reply #9 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 10:45 PM
Reply #9 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 10:45 PM
Is it a brand-new install? Maybe you are logged in as admin and have to create the username before you can alter it's properties. Normally you are prompted to enter an 'everyday' username during install (can be given admin rights however)
I've never tried it but it's possible that the system's Administrator login may not be allowed to be changed under any circumstances (I'll bow to greater wisdom on this). Is it this account you're trying to modify?
I've never tried it but it's possible that the system's Administrator login may not be allowed to be changed under any circumstances (I'll bow to greater wisdom on this). Is it this account you're trying to modify?
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Reply #1 Wednesday, October 13, 2004 12:21 AM