Re: changing name of computers "user" folder
- From: Bruce Chambers <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:07:34 -0600
Ronald Foltz wrote:
purchased a new dell cpmputer with xp pro. . in documents and settings there are three folders . .
"all users" , "user" and a hidden folder "default user"
How can i change the name of the "user" folder. .
thanks for any help
The user profile folders (C:\Documents and Settings\Username)
_cannot_ be renamed, without risky registry editing, 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. Once you've logged in using this new account (and transfered any data you need to preserve, 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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