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An Account With the Same Name Exists: 3 Ways to Fix it
Rejoining the domain usually fixes this issue
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Updated onMarch 29, 2024
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Many users reported An account with the same name exists in Active Directory error, and this can cause various issues login issues.
Luckily, there are several fixes available, so keep on reading to learn how to deal with this issue.
What can I do if an account with the same name exists in the Active Directory?
Before trying any advanced troubleshooting steps try running off all background apps on your computer. You can also try restarting Windows in Safe Mode.
1. Uninstall the KB5020276 Windows Update
You can check our guide onuninstalling an update on Windows 11if you can’t get through the steps above.
2. Remove the existing account and rejoin the Domain
Read our guide on what to do if thejoin domain option is missingon Windows 11.
3. Run System Restore
System Restore backdates your PC to the last time it functioned when adding an account. Checkhow to fix Restore Point if it’s not workingand if you have any issues running it.
If you want to try another method, you can opt for anautomated repair toolto scan your PC for corrupt or missing files and locate healthy replacements automatically from its vault.
Can I create two users with the same name in the Active Directory?
Regular users can’t create two users with the same name, while Administrators can reuse an existing computer account in the Active Directory if it has the active roles proxy account as the computer creator.
It allows you to create another user with an existing computer account on a Domain.
We hope that our solutions helped you deal with An account with the same name that exists in the Active Directory issue, and now everything is back to normal.
Conclusively, read our guide onenabling Active Directory users and computersin Windows 11. Also, our readers can checkhow to install Active Directory on Windows Server.
Many also reported thatActive Directory users and computers are missingbut we covered that in another guide. Speaking of which, we also have a great article on how toset permissions for users in Active Directory, so don’t miss it.
If you have any other questions or know other solutions to this problem, feel free to let us know in the comments section below.
Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
He also enjoys gaming, writing, walking his dog, and reading and learning about new cultures. He also enjoys spending private time connecting with nature.
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
