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GaryMcc
Jan 26, 2026Copper Contributor
Changing Win 11 owner
A friend with a Samsung notebook had some issues with the system not working, and I was given it to fix. My friend is a paramedic and often not available to chat with. So I started working on it, and...
CharlesMr
Jan 27, 2026Copper Contributor
The actual account information displayed during login and in various parts of Windows is managed by the Microsoft Account profile system and User Profile Service, not just the registry.
- GaryMccFeb 01, 2026Copper Contributor
So it seems. Since he is a paramedic, reaching him at times can be difficult. With that said, I decided to just re-install 11 again. I started that process and got to the point where I had to create the login account. I know the email he used to set things up but of course I do not yet have his password to complete things. Waiting to hear from him.. thanks :)
Gary