Renaming The User Files


  1. Collin
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    Renaming The User Files


    When i formatted it i chose the name "Haunted" now i need to change it to something else. I renamed my C:\ easy enough but im not sure on how or if i can change the USER File name.

    Thanks ^_^
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  3. richc46
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    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Welcome
    See answer by Kari.
    created a new user but docs still saved in old user
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