About this tag
The tag 'full name' on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to the full name field of user accounts in Windows. Discussions include how the full name of a local account, set via the net user command, can be lost when switching between a Microsoft account and a local account. Another topic involves Remote Desktop Connection failures caused by changing the full name of a user account in Control Panel, which can prevent credential acceptance. These threads highlight the importance of the full name setting for account management and remote access in Windows environments.
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    Windows 8 Keep the full name of a local account

    Hi Using Windows 8 Enterprise 64 bit, I have noticed that the full name of a local account (set with the net users "<username>" /fullname:"<full name>" command) is deleted whenever I switch from a Microsoft account to the local account associated with it. So, how do I have to prevent this...
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    • command line enterprise full name tech support user management windows 8
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Remote Desktop will not accept credentials

    When I'm away from my home office, I like to use Remote Desktop Connection to log on to 3 of my home computers. I have done this before without problems, but this time I found that I could connect but the remote computer would not accept my login even though I was using a user name and password...
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    • computer management control panel credentials full name home office microsoft os bugs password rdc remote access remote desktop system administration tech support troubleshooting user groups username windows networking
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support