For most users, changing the display name via netplwiz or Settings is enough. Only attempt the folder rename if you have a specific technical need and a full backup.
Once created, select the new account, click Change account type , and set it to Administrator . windows 11 change user name in file explorer
If you only want to change how your name appears on the Start Menu or Login screen (and you don't care about the folder name in File Explorer), you can do so much faster: For most users, changing the display name via