How Do I Change My Display Name on My HP Laptop?
You have two main options for changing the display name: switching to a local account on the laptop and updating the name on the Microsoft Account you use for Windows.
How to Switch to a Local Account
If you don’t mind losing some of the functionality and personalization that comes from using your Microsoft account with your HP laptop, you can change your name by switching to a local account to sign in. Here’s how.
How to Change the Name of a Local Account
If you’ve already switched to a local account, you can change the user name later from the Control Panel.
How to Change the Name on Your Microsoft Account
To change your name on your HP laptop while still getting all the benefits of your Microsoft account, you can change your name on that service. Doing so will not only update the info on your laptop but across all of Microsoft’s services.
How Do I Change the Administrator Name on My HP Laptop?
The processes above work for both administrator and regular user accounts, and you can use whichever makes the most sense for your situation. Just be sure you’re signed into the administrator account when you do it.
How Do I Change the Owner Name on My HP Laptop?
Changing the owner name on an HP laptop is a more intensive action than modifying a user name. You’ll usually want to make this update when you’re passing along your computer to a new owner, but you might have other reasons for doing so. Unfortunately, you designate an owner name when you first set up the computer, so the most straightforward way to change it is to factory reset your HP laptop.
