I recently configured my PC for personal use by linking it to my Microsoft account. To reverse this, I performed a reset, preserving my files and folders, and set it up as a local account for school or business purposes without internet access and no login password. While I encountered some challenges along the way, I ultimately managed to rename the computer ‘Rhapsody’ and establish the user folder as ‘Blue’ in the C:Users directory. Despite changing the account name to ‘Gershwin’ in the Settings to replace my default name, I noticed that my original name continued to appear on the startup screen.

Upon researching a tutorial on how to modify the owner of a file, folder, drive, or registry key, I learned that Microsoft derives the account name from the first five letters of the associated email address. To address this, I explored altering or removing my email address from various links and profiles linked to my account. However, I am uncertain if simply leaving it blank would suffice or necessitate replacing it with another name.

If I had understood how to configure the initial setup to solely display the computer name and user folder name as ‘Rhapsody’ and ‘Blue’, I wonder what name Microsoft would have designated as the user or owner in the File Properties/Details section.

I have identified registry entries containing my email address and the default user name assigned by Microsoft. If necessary, I can provide more detailed information or screenshots of these entries. Additionally, certain CredManLog entries state ‘IsMissingCred’, indicating a credential issue.

​I recently configured my PC for personal use by linking it to my Microsoft account. To reverse this, I performed a reset, preserving my files and folders, and set it up as a local account for school or business purposes without internet access and no login password. While I encountered some challenges along the way, I ultimately managed to rename the computer ‘Rhapsody’ and establish the user folder as ‘Blue’ in the C:Users directory. Despite changing the account name to ‘Gershwin’ in the Settings to replace my default name, I noticed that my original name continued to appear on the startup screen. Upon researching a tutorial on how to modify the owner of a file, folder, drive, or registry key, I learned that Microsoft derives the account name from the first five letters of the associated email address. To address this, I explored altering or removing my email address from various links and profiles linked to my account. However, I am uncertain if simply leaving it blank would suffice or necessitate replacing it with another name. If I had understood how to configure the initial setup to solely display the computer name and user folder name as ‘Rhapsody’ and ‘Blue’, I wonder what name Microsoft would have designated as the user or owner in the File Properties/Details section. I have identified registry entries containing my email address and the default user name assigned by Microsoft. If necessary, I can provide more detailed information or screenshots of these entries. Additionally, certain CredManLog entries state ‘IsMissingCred’, indicating a credential issue.  Read More

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