After the release of Windows 8, users, both beginners and advanced, had many questions regarding the new interface of this operating system. For example, some "users" do not know how to change the username in Windows 8 or create a new "account". We will help them solve these problems.
After reading the proposed article, you can easily add other users, change account names if necessary.
How to add an account?
Suppose someone else uses the computer besides you. Agree, it’s not very convenient when each “user” adds shortcuts to the programs that he needs for work or entertainment on the “Desktop”. You may not like the screensaver your colleague or relative chose. In general, there are many inconveniences. That is why, before learning how to change the username in Windows 8, it is recommended that you learn how to create a separate account for each user.
So, hover over the right side of the screen to bring up the Charms panel. Now refer to the “Settings” section, and then enter the “Control Panel”. Here you are interested in the subsection with accounts. Going to it, refer to the "Manage another account" item and click "Add a new user" at the bottom.
Now click the "Add Account" button and go through all the registration steps in sequence. This process should not cause difficulties.
How to change username in Windows 8?
In fact, giving a different name to uchetka in Windows 8 is not as difficult as it seems. Of course, the algorithm of actions will differ from the same "seven" or Windows XP, but even a novice "user" should not have difficulties.
So, in Windows 8, changing the username will help with this sequence of steps:
Open the "PU" and refer to the "Accounts" section.
Specify the item “Change name”.
Write the new name in the space provided for this.
The last step is to click the Rename button.
You have learned how to change the username in this operating system. Agree, very easy. The whole process takes you just a few minutes.
By the way, the “Control Panel” can be opened not through the Charms Bar, but in a slightly different way. Call the "Run" utility and enter the phrase "control panel" there.
You can also use the search bar located on the "Home screen". In this case, write in Russian - “control panel”.
Conclusion
So, you have learned how to change the username in Windows 8, so easily follow this procedure yourself. In addition, you learned how to create accounts for new "users", you understand why you need to do this.
If, besides you, someone else works at the computer, practice creating new "accounts", give them the appropriate names. Most likely, your relatives or colleagues will be grateful to you, because everyone wants to customize the device in accordance with their needs and preferences.
At the same time, do not forget to set a password for your "account" and advise other users to do it.