Rename Local User Account

Renames a local user account.

Privileges

Elevated – Run as administrator

Input Parameters

Name Type Required Description
User Name String Yes The name of the local account to receive the new name.
New User Name String Yes Name of the user.
New Full Name String Yes The full name of the user.

Output Parameters

Name Type Description
Result Number Returns a success value of zero or any value other than zero to indicate failure.

Example Input Parameters

Name Type Required Example
Group Name String Yes Administrators
User Name String Yes JGalt
Domain String Yes ABC.com Specify customer domain if you are renaming a Domain User in the Local Group.
Computer_Name Specify computer name if renaming Local User in Local Group.