Changing the name that appears in the Start Menu

[Cindy]

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I am trying to correct the spelling of the logon name that
appears at the top of the Start Menu when clicking the
start button. Where does this come from? I have renamed
the desktop icon for the old "My Computer" but this
doesn't change the one in the Start Menu window. The
computer name is spelled correctly.

[Keith Miller]

Control Panel -> user accounts -> select your account -> click 'change =
my name'

Keith

"Cindy" > wrote in message =
...
> I am trying to correct the spelling of the logon name that=20
> appears at the top of the Start Menu when clicking the=20
> start button. Where does this come from? I have renamed=20
> the desktop icon for the old "My Computer" but this=20
> doesn't change the one in the Start Menu window. The=20
> computer name is spelled correctly.

[Rich]

On a similar note, my name is correct but I have no user icon showing. I'm
using the XP style Start Menu but have no icon. I'm the only user profile
set up on this system and I have fast user switching disabled. How do I get
an icon showing?

Rich


"Cindy" > wrote in message
...
> I am trying to correct the spelling of the logon name that
> appears at the top of the Start Menu when clicking the
> start button. Where does this come from? I have renamed
> the desktop icon for the old "My Computer" but this
> doesn't change the one in the Start Menu window. The
> computer name is spelled correctly.

[Kelly]

Hi Cindy,

Go to Start/Run and type in: control userpasswords
Click you name, then select Change my name.

Hi Rich,

This can happen if you have Picture and Fax Viewer disabled, to restore:
Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 shimgvw

Note: It is only there if you are using XP themes. If using classic there
is no picture.
-
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"Rich" > wrote in message
...
> On a similar note, my name is correct but I have no user icon showing.
> I'm
> using the XP style Start Menu but have no icon. I'm the only user profile
> set up on this system and I have fast user switching disabled. How do I
> get
> an icon showing?
>
> Rich
>
>
> "Cindy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I am trying to correct the spelling of the logon name that
>> appears at the top of the Start Menu when clicking the
>> start button. Where does this come from? I have renamed
>> the desktop icon for the old "My Computer" but this
>> doesn't change the one in the Start Menu window. The
>> computer name is spelled correctly.
>
>

[Rich]

I did as you recommended. No change yet. Do I have to reboot?

TIA
Rich


"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Cindy,
>
> Go to Start/Run and type in: control userpasswords
> Click you name, then select Change my name.
>
> Hi Rich,
>
> This can happen if you have Picture and Fax Viewer disabled, to restore:
> Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 shimgvw
>
> Note: It is only there if you are using XP themes. If using classic there
> is no picture.
> -
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "Rich" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On a similar note, my name is correct but I have no user icon showing.
> > I'm
> > using the XP style Start Menu but have no icon. I'm the only user
profile
> > set up on this system and I have fast user switching disabled. How do I
> > get
> > an icon showing?
> >
> > Rich
> >
> >
> > "Cindy" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> I am trying to correct the spelling of the logon name that
> >> appears at the top of the Start Menu when clicking the
> >> start button. Where does this come from? I have renamed
> >> the desktop icon for the old "My Computer" but this
> >> doesn't change the one in the Start Menu window. The
> >> computer name is spelled correctly.
> >
> >
>
>

[Rich]

I had fast boot and the welcome screen disabled in the logon options.
Restoring those options restored the user icon.

R


"Rich" > wrote in message
news:1Mfpc.13652$6f5.1148932@attbi_s54...
> I did as you recommended. No change yet. Do I have to reboot?
>
> TIA
> Rich
>
>
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi Cindy,
> >
> > Go to Start/Run and type in: control userpasswords
> > Click you name, then select Change my name.
> >
> > Hi Rich,
> >
> > This can happen if you have Picture and Fax Viewer disabled, to restore:
> > Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 shimgvw
> >
> > Note: It is only there if you are using XP themes. If using classic
there
> > is no picture.
> > -
> > All the Best,
> > Kelly
> >
> > Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> > 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
> >
> > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> >
> > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
> >
> >
> > "Rich" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > On a similar note, my name is correct but I have no user icon showing.
> > > I'm
> > > using the XP style Start Menu but have no icon. I'm the only user
> profile
> > > set up on this system and I have fast user switching disabled. How do
I
> > > get
> > > an icon showing?
> > >
> > > Rich
> > >
> > >
> > > "Cindy" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > >> I am trying to correct the spelling of the logon name that
> > >> appears at the top of the Start Menu when clicking the
> > >> start button. Where does this come from? I have renamed
> > >> the desktop icon for the old "My Computer" but this
> > >> doesn't change the one in the Start Menu window. The
> > >> computer name is spelled correctly.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>