Hi,
If target environment is domain, you can use adsset /rename or dsmove.exe
to rename a user name.
If for workgroup environment, based on my research, some third-party tools,
such as RenameUser, Renuser etc can help us achieve this demand. More
information, you can refer to:
Renuser:
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/kbase/WindowsTips/WindowsNT/AdminTips/Accou
nts/Renuser.exe-renameuseraccountsfromcommand-line.html
RenameUser
http://www.systemtools.com/free.htm
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