Change Login Name on OS Login

clancaster23

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I recently had to update my brother-inlaw's new laptop to the 8.1 version. He doesn't use email so when I was prompted to enter an email address when you installed he update, I just put in a random email address and password not knowing I'd need that info to sign into the laptop every time you turned it on. Once I finished the install, I didn't restart it to check to see what it would do. Now he tells me when the laptop starts up, it wants the password for the account I entered when I put in the random account during install. He tells me you cannot change the user name (email address) so I'm at a loss here on what to do to get him logged onto his laptop. Is there something I can do to get that info changed or at least get him logged into the computer so that info can be changed? I have created a new email for him to use but it does no good when I can't even get into the computer.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
8.1 requires a Windows live login, in order to work. You do not use the Windows Live login, you cannot use the computer.
 

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  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
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System One

  • OS
    W10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dude
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU OC@ 4.5 GHZ Turbo
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    MSI Z77MA-G45 (MS-7759)
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    8.00 GB DDR3 1600Mhz
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Can I switch to a local account without actually logging into the computer? The problem I am having is I can't change the account name (email address) and do not have the password I put in when I updated the computer to 8.1.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
I'm trying to find an option other than a clean install. It should have switched to a local account since it wasn't a valid email.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dude
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU OC@ 4.5 GHZ Turbo
    Motherboard
    MSI Z77MA-G45 (MS-7759)
    Memory
    8.00 GB DDR3 1600Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY GTX 760
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S23O9W, HP L1710
    Screen Resolution
    DELL-1920 x 1080 HP-1280 x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial m4 256 SSD WD 7200RPM 500GB
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 Gold
    Case
    Zalman Z12
    Cooling
    Antec Kuhler 920
    Keyboard
    Logitech
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    MSI DS100 Interceptor
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    50 down 5 up
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    Chrome, IE 11
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    Windows Defender
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    Logitech X-620 Speakers
Well it apparently is a valid email. Just not his. I signed him up with a new one but when I tried to use the name that I used when I updated it, it said it was already taken. Basically it's the password that's holding me up.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
Looks like you will need to re-install.What are the specs on the laptop, it should have a factory reset option.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dude
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU OC@ 4.5 GHZ Turbo
    Motherboard
    MSI Z77MA-G45 (MS-7759)
    Memory
    8.00 GB DDR3 1600Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY GTX 760
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S23O9W, HP L1710
    Screen Resolution
    DELL-1920 x 1080 HP-1280 x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial m4 256 SSD WD 7200RPM 500GB
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 Gold
    Case
    Zalman Z12
    Cooling
    Antec Kuhler 920
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    MSI DS100 Interceptor
    Internet Speed
    50 down 5 up
    Browser
    Chrome, IE 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Logitech X-620 Speakers
I would still give it a chance. Just don't make that mistake on your next install.
 

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  • OS
    W10 Pro X64
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    PC/Desktop
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    Dude
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU OC@ 4.5 GHZ Turbo
    Motherboard
    MSI Z77MA-G45 (MS-7759)
    Memory
    8.00 GB DDR3 1600Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY GTX 760
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S23O9W, HP L1710
    Screen Resolution
    DELL-1920 x 1080 HP-1280 x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial m4 256 SSD WD 7200RPM 500GB
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 Gold
    Case
    Zalman Z12
    Cooling
    Antec Kuhler 920
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    MSI DS100 Interceptor
    Internet Speed
    50 down 5 up
    Browser
    Chrome, IE 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Logitech X-620 Speakers
@ clancaster23:
Did you try getting into command prompt from the login screen?
 

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  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion
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    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
I'll have to check it out. I don't have it here. I figured that was going to be my only option. Windows 8 blows.

Let me just check I understand you correctly. Windows 8 "blows" because:
  1. You decided to use a Microsoft Account (email based logon) when setting it up, instead of a normal local account
  2. You set it up with an email account not belonging to you, with false password
  3. Now Windows does not let you to login with this false email / password combination
OK, I understand you. Of course that is Windows 8's fault, not yours. Have you thought about contacting Microsoft, complaining about these stupid security systems they put in Windows? What kind of operating system does not let users log in with false credentials? Outrageous!

That being said, get your Windows install media ready and reinstall or if you want to make it a bit faster you can just reset the Windows 8 (reset is at least 3 times faster than complete reinstall, basically doing the same thing). To reset it do this (full tutorial here, below a short version):
  • On login screen showing your false account, click the Shutdown button at bottom right, press and hold the SHIFT key on your keyboard and click Restart to open Troubleshooting Options​ (Important: Without pressing the SHIFT key while clicking RESTART Windows simply restarts, without Troubleshooting options):

    2014-04-06_02h16_38.png
  • Select Troubleshoot:

    2014-04-06_02h29_31.png
  • Select Reset your PC:

    2014-04-06_02h30_00.png
  • Follow instructions on screen
  • When Windows has reset itself, this time create a local account

Kari
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
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    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY 17-1150eg
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" laptop display, 22" LED and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1600*900 (1), 1920*1080 (2&3)
    Hard Drives
    Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
    External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
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    As Envy runs a bit warm, I have it on a Cooler Master pad
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    Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser (bluetooth)
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    Logitech MX1000 Laser (Bluetooth)
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    50 MB VDSL
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    Maxthon 3.5.2., IE11
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    Windows Defender 4.3.9431.0
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    Windows in English, additional user accounts in Finnish, German and Swedish.
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