Accidentally renamed user folder!


  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 - 64 bit
       #1

    Accidentally renamed user folder!


    Hi,

    In trying to move my Downloads folder I seem to have accidentally renamed my User folder 'Downloads'. It only appears like this in my area when I look in Windows Explorer. Other users still see it as its original name. (See attached screen shot.) It also has a picture of a lock and a blue arrow in the icon which the other user accounts don't have.

    Grateful for any advice on how to sort this out!

    abw1
    Accidentally renamed user folder! Attached Files
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  2. Posts : 72,058
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Abw, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    What happens when you right click on the user profile folder to rename it back to the orignal user name?

    Here's a copy of your screenshot for others to see:
    Accidentally renamed user folder!-folder.jpg
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  3. Posts : 14,606
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600
       #3

    maybe this tutorial can help
    User Profile Folder - Change User Account Folder Name
    edit:actually i think i misread your original post.
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  4. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 - 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks guys. Sorry not to reply earlier but I've been away for a couple weeks. Thanks for the advice. With your help I've managed sort out my folder name!
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  5. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #5

    That's OK. Pleased to hear you have managed to fix things and thanks for letting us know as we can mark the thread as resolved.
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