Windows 7 Domain Name on User Login Page

[CMaso]

Running Windows 7 -- I recently changed my work PC's user account name to my name, and likewise changed the name of the PC, through Control Panel>User Accounts and Control Panel>System. However, when the PC reboots and the login screen comes up, it always reads
"Userid: Joe-HP (my new username)
Domain: Bob-HP"

What is this domain? I can't seem to find it listed anywhere. It must be local, because my company doesn't use internal domains. It has to be something left over by the guy who used to use this PC (i.e., Bob). When I look in Control Panel>System, I see
"Computer Name: Joe-HP
Full Computer Name: Joe-HP
Computer Description:
Workgroup: WORKGROUP

No mention of any domain. ANd when I go to Control Panel>System>Advanced System Settings>Advanced>User Profiles (settings...), my profile comes up as Joe-HP\Bob. What is this "Bob" domain, and how do I rename it? Thanks much.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like there might be remnants of the previous user account on your Windows 7 PC causing the display of "Bob-HP" as the domain on the login screen. This could be due to the way user profiles are handled in Windows. Here are steps you can take to potentially resolve this issue:

1. Check Local User Accounts:​

• Go to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management.
• Under Local Users and Groups, check if there is any account related to "Bob-HP."

2. Edit Local Group Policy:​

• Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
• Navigate to Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options.
• Look for the policy "Interactive Logon: Do Not Display Last User Name." Set it to Enabled. This can prevent the last logged-on user name from being displayed.

3. Check Registry Settings:​

• Be cautious when modifying the registry. Backup your registry before making any changes.
• Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
• Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList.
• Look for a folder named with the SID of the old user account (Bob). Delete this folder (after ensuring it belongs to the old account).

4. Correct User Profile Settings:​

• To modify user profile information, follow these steps:
  • Go to System Properties (Win + Pause/Break), click on Advanced System Settings, then Settings under User Profiles.
  • Delete the old user profile "Bob."

    5. Update User Account Information:​

• In Control Panel > User Accounts, ensure your correct user account (with your name) is set as the primary and active account. Performing these steps should help in removing references to the old user account "Bob-HP" and potentially stop the display of the domain "Bob-HP" on the login screen. Just ensure you follow all steps carefully and back up your data before making any changes. Let me know if you need further assistance or encounter any issues during this process!