Re: How to rename a system folder?

Susan Khedr wrote:
Dear MS Support,

When open my C drive, opening the -> Documents & Settings to change the name displayed for my computer "User" (for example I need to change the name from sherif to susan) I failed & I am always receiving the following error:
"sherif is a windows system folder and is required for windows to run properly, it can not be moved or renamed"

So pls. advise how can i rename it to match with my need?
Thank you truly for your immediate reply & support.
Kind Regards
Sue


The user profile folders (C:\Documents and Settings\Username) _cannot_ be renamed, even if the associated user account has been. So, your best course of action would be to log on using the built-in Administrator account, create a new user account, with the username desired. You can then delete the old user account(s).

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151


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