How to change user name in Windows 98 ?

[Mark LaGrange]

In my work as a database developer, I use a routine that returns the current
network user ID. When working stand alone (not connected to a network), this
routine usually returns my full name, as entered (I assume) somewhere during
the Windows install procedure.

I just got a new Dell laptop with Windows 98 pre-installed, and the user ID
that comes back from this routine is "Default".

Does anyone know how/where this setting can be changed?

Thanks

Mark

[Bill Starbuck]

Edit the Registry.

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[Emma Chittenden]

I could possibly be wrong but there is a programme that sets up user profile
for the computer in the control panel, that according to what I have read so
far allows you to create profiles that are computer specific. There is also
a section within the registry that will allow you to check that your name is
listed as the registered owner.
if you use reedit and then go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / software / Microsoft /
windows / current version. You should see on the right hand window (you
will need to scroll down) that it says registered owner. Check to make sure
that doesn't say default.
I hope that helps.

Emma
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[Ken Larkin]

The routine you use calls a Windows API that returns the current NETWORK
user. There is a different API call to get the Windows user. You may be
able to force the entry by insuring that the Control Panel - Network -
Configuration Tab - Primary Network Logon contains anything but "Windows
Logon". If your system is not configured to access a network, the user ID
will always return "Default". You are probably using this user id to verify
database permissions. If so, you may need to either modify your 'routine'
to look for a Windows ID (instead of a network user) if the user is not
connected, or prompt for a User ID and password with an input box.

Ken Larkin

[Bill Starbuck]

Do you still have the old machine that returns your real name? Then
use Start/Find to search for files that contain this name. (I think
you'll find it in the registry.) Identify the location(s) where your
name is stored. Next, search the same location(s) on the new computer.
You'll find "Default."

[Mark LaGrange]

Thanks, but what key am I looking for?

(I followed out the path Emma suggested in the next reply, and it did have
my name there)

Thanks

Mark

[Robert McGregor]

Look for this KEY:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion]

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[Patty MacDuffie]

The easiest thing would be to go to Edit/Find and type in the current
user name. When you find it, change it to what you want.
Patty

[Bill Starbuck]

I think the problem with this approach is that the current username is
"Default". There are many instances of "Default" in the Registry.

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In article <#ISy9gY5#GA.88@cppssbbsa03>,

"Mark LaGrange" <markla...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> In my work as a database developer, I use a routine that returns the
current
> network user ID. When working stand alone (not connected to a
network), this
> routine usually returns my full name, as entered (I assume) somewhere
during
> the Windows install procedure.
>
> I just got a new Dell laptop with Windows 98 pre-installed, and the
user ID
> that comes back from this routine is "Default".
>
> Does anyone know how/where this setting can be changed?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mark
>

Although I recommend forsaking the use of log-on when using a private
computer completely (= a computer only used by yourself) because you
don't need it (doing so by leaving log-on dialog box free of password),
you can change anything related to log-on of Win98 at Control Panel -->
Users. Using the "Network" logo does not work unless you want to change
your network log-on. Another way that's not really contextual is
Control Panel --> Passwords.

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[Mark LaGrange]

VICTORY! As suggested, I did a find in the Registry, and found 1,200+ keys
with a data value of "Default", but I got lucky - it's:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Network\Logon, username

I changed it to the value I wanted, re-booted, and I'm still alive...

Thanks to all those who replied; I appreciate the help

Mark

[Patty MacDuffie]

Oops. You're right. I didn't read the beginnings of the thread.
Sorry.
Patty

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