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Renaming users/accounts
Hello,
When I originally installed WinXP I created an account named ABC and as a result a folder by the same name was created in the "C:\Documents and Settings" directory. I would now like to change that name to something else, like XYZ. I've tried going to "User Accounts" and changing the name of the account as well as going to "Computer Management" and renaming the user name there too. Wile both of these didn't complain, the directiory name in "C:\Documents and Settings" remains ABC. What is the trick? I'm afraid to just rename the directory manually because I seem to remember getting into trouble in the past when I tried such a thing. Thanks, Ray |
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Renaming users/accounts
Ray Mitchell wrote:
Hello, When I originally installed WinXP I created an account named ABC and as a result a folder by the same name was created in the "C:\Documents and Settings" directory. I would now like to change that name to something else, like XYZ. I've tried going to "User Accounts" and changing the name of the account as well as going to "Computer Management" and renaming the user name there too. Wile both of these didn't complain, the directiory name in "C:\Documents and Settings" remains ABC. What is the trick? I'm afraid to just rename the directory manually because I seem to remember getting into trouble in the past when I tried such a thing. The reason (or one of the reasons) it does not change is that it may be referenced by countless applications, registry entries, etc. Do not change it and do not be concerned with it. If you insist on being concerned about the directory path (names contained within) - your best option is to create a *new* user with the name you desire and utilize something like the "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard" to move/copy the vital content of the old profile to your new account safely. If you need to reference the local path for some reason - the universal way is to use the environment variable %USERPROFILE%. Not familar with it? Start button -- RUN -- type in: cmd /k ECHO %USERPROFILE% -- Click OK. At the top left of the command prompt that opens should be the path to the currently logged on users profile directory. Want to know more environment variables? Start button -- RUN -- type in: cmd /k set -- Click OK. It will list the many that the system sets and uses - and if more programs actually used, what you are asking about might have a solution you would like - many in reference to the user accounts and profile directories or associated system directories. (%APPDATA%, %HOMEPATH%, etc.) The path you are wondering about is set in at least one place in the registry as well. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList\USER'S IDENTIFIER\ProfileImagePath -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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Renaming users/accounts
"Shenan Stanley" wrote: Ray Mitchell wrote: Hello, When I originally installed WinXP I created an account named ABC and as a result a folder by the same name was created in the "C:\Documents and Settings" directory. I would now like to change that name to something else, like XYZ. I've tried going to "User Accounts" and changing the name of the account as well as going to "Computer Management" and renaming the user name there too. Wile both of these didn't complain, the directiory name in "C:\Documents and Settings" remains ABC. What is the trick? I'm afraid to just rename the directory manually because I seem to remember getting into trouble in the past when I tried such a thing. The reason (or one of the reasons) it does not change is that it may be referenced by countless applications, registry entries, etc. Do not change it and do not be concerned with it. If you insist on being concerned about the directory path (names contained within) - your best option is to create a *new* user with the name you desire and utilize something like the "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard" to move/copy the vital content of the old profile to your new account safely. If you need to reference the local path for some reason - the universal way is to use the environment variable %USERPROFILE%. Not familar with it? Start button -- RUN -- type in: cmd /k ECHO %USERPROFILE% -- Click OK. At the top left of the command prompt that opens should be the path to the currently logged on users profile directory. Want to know more environment variables? Start button -- RUN -- type in: cmd /k set -- Click OK. It will list the many that the system sets and uses - and if more programs actually used, what you are asking about might have a solution you would like - many in reference to the user accounts and profile directories or associated system directories. (%APPDATA%, %HOMEPATH%, etc.) The path you are wondering about is set in at least one place in the registry as well. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList\USER'S IDENTIFIER\ProfileImagePath -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html Thanks Shenen. Not only did you answer my question but you also provided some useful resourses on environment variables. |
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