help to change the name of the user account

How can I change my name of user account for windows 8. I tried to change my Microsoft name and the password, which has not changed my username or password when I first connect to my computer and the start screen is displayed.   any help would be appreciated

Hi Jeanette,

Thanks for posting your question on the forum of the Microsoft community.

I would like to know some information about the problem so that we can help you better.

Are you trying to change the username of your account or your Microsoft account?

Thank you for details on the question and your efforts to resolve.

If you try to change Microsoft account name, please read this article:

How can I change my account name Microsoft?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/change-Microsoft-account-name

If you try to change the name of the account from your local account, you can try the steps and check.

a. press Windows + X keys and click on Panel.
b. click on "user accounts and family safety" and then click on "user accounts".
c. click 'change the name of your account' and follow the on-screen instructions.

I hope this information helps.

Please let us know if you need more help.

Thank you

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