How to change administrator name in Windows 7?

How to change administrator name in Windows 7?
David Webb

If you want to rename your Administrator account on your Windows device, follow these steps.

How to rename admin account for Windows 7?

  • Click on Start > Run.
  • Then, type "secpol.msc".
  • Open Run dialog box.
  • Open the Local Security Policy editor using "secpol.msc".
  • In the left pane go to Local Policies > Security Options.
  • In the right pane go to Policy > Accounts > Rename administrator account.
  • Change the admin name and close the local security policy window.
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