How To Rename Admin-Account in Windows 7 ?

Rename Admin account (Like Administrator) in Windows 7...

Sometimes in the Computer/Laptop, Windows is installed already with default Username already set. For users who are not satisfied with this and need to change this can do this using Group Policy Editor. :



1. Go to Start And Open Run Dialog Box.

2.Type "secpol.msc"..  Now Local Security Policy Window has Opened Shown In below Image.

3. Than Go to  Local Policies > Security Options > Accounts: Rename Administrator Account.

4. In the right pane, there is a Policy, Accounts: Rename administrator account, Double click over it.

5. Change the name of Admin account to the one you wish to have now.

6. Close the Local Security Policy window, Log off to save the changes.

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