Would you like to learn how to rename a local group using Powershell? In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to rename a local group on a computer running Windows.

• Windows 2012 R2
• Windows 2016
• Windows 2019
• Windows 10

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Tutorial Powershell - Rename a local group

As an Administrator, start an elevated Powershell command-line.

Windows 10 - powershell elevated

List the local groups.

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Here is the command output:

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Rename a local group using Powershell.

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Verify if the group was renamed.

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Here is the command output:

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In our example, we renamed a local group named MYGRP to NEWGRP.

Rename a group using WinRM and Powershell.

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Enter a credential with administrative permissions.

Powershell - Administrative credential

Verify if the group was renamed.

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Rename the local account on a remote computer using a stored credential.

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There are multiple ways to use Powershell, WinRM, and a stored credential.

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Congratulations! You are able to rename a local group using Powershell.