Change Administrator account name

[fasn8ting]

HELP! I changed the "adminstrator" account name and now it won't let me in.

 

[richc46]

Which administrator account are you talking about? Did you set it up or was it set up for you as soon as you did the install?

 

[richc46]

Read this thread, where I helped another member.

lost admin password recovery - Vista Forums

 

[fasn8ting]

It was set up by the person who set up the computer for my mom, it was named "Michael" all I did was change the name to "Judy" but now it doesn't recognize her

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

It was set up by the person who set up the computer for my mom, it was named "Michael" all I did was change the name to "Judy" but now it doesn't recognize her

How many User acount do you have ??

- Captain

 

[fasn8ting]

just that one and guest

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello fasn8ting, welcome to Seven Forums!



What PC are you using to make these posts?

 

[fasn8ting]

why? it's my work computer

 

[Brink]

Hello Fasn8ting, and welcome to Seven Forums.

If you changed the C:\Users\Michael user folder to Judy, then that is your problem. You will need to rename it back to Judy and restart the computer for it to work again.

You cannot change the name of the user folder of a user account. Instead, you will have to create a new account.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[fasn8ting]

I didn't change it in "folders" I did it through Control Panel. If I change it back that way should it work? Can you have two administrator accounts if I create a new one?

 

[richc46]

Yes, you can make another administrator account.

I actually have two, I am the only user. Just in case one gets corrupt or the password does not work.

 

[Brink]

I didn't change it in "folders" I did it through Control Panel. If I change it back that way should it work? Can you have two administrator accounts if I create a new one?

I would try changing it back to Judy the same way you changed it before to see if it will.

Yes, you can have as many user accounts (administrator or standard) as you like on your computer.

 

[fasn8ting]

thank you both for all your help! at least I didn't have to go through the enable/disable built-in administrator. It's a simple fix.

 

[richc46]

All that have contributed to this thread are very happy that we were able to help.

Feel free to return at any time to share your knowledge or to use ours.

All the best to you.

EDIT Thank you so much for the rep.

 

[Brink]

All that have contributed to this thread are very happy that we were able to help.

Feel free to return at any time to share your knowledge or to use ours.

All the best to you.

Indeed, you are most welcome from all of us.

 

[Zomby88]

I didn't change it in "folders" I did it through Control Panel. If I change it back that way should it work? Can you have two administrator accounts if I create a new one?

Of course you can , it will give you the option when you create it.