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24 Sep 2016 | #1 |
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Change Admin Name doesnt change path name
Hello, my admin name is Mike and lets say my file path name is C:\Users\Mike\AppData and I want to change the name Mike to Chad which is easy but my file path still stays C:\Users\Mike\AppData how do I get it to change to C:\Users\Chad\AppData.
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24 Sep 2016 | #2 |
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Create a new account there is so much info linked to the old name its not simple to change
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24 Sep 2016 | #3 |
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That's normal, renaming accounts don't move its profile location at all.
A tutorial on the site deals with that and will help you to relocate the user folder profile: User Profile - Change Default Location While it puts moving to a different drive as an example, it perfectly applies to simply renaming the folder on the same location. |
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24 Sep 2016 | #4 |
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It can be a little complicated, but here's a run through of what you're asking for.
How To Change A Windows Account Name And User Profile Folder Name |
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