Rename Guest Account In Windows 7

Impress everyone by renaming the Guest account in Windows 7, the process is simple. Here is how:

Type Local Security Policy in Start menu search box, then press enter on your keyboard to open the Local Security Policy window.

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Now, expand Local Polices, select Security Optionsand and In the right pane, double-click Accounts: Rename guest account to open its properties.

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Rename the default Guest name with something other than guest.

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Click Apply to rename the account.

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Note: You can also rename the Administrator account by double-clicking Accounts: Rename guest administrator account in Security Options located just above rename guest account option.

Miguel

I started this tech blog back in 2011 as a place to write down processes I took to fix my client systems and network. Now I write some tips and tricks to help others with the tech issues that one might encounter.

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