Windows Xp, Changing Username Issue...

[name9902]

Here's the deal...I recently changed the admin username on my comp to something new. The problem is that the folder under documents & settings never changed its title to the new username. Under documents & settings there are a few folders, such as "All Users" and "Default User", aswell as folders listed as whatever your username is. This is the folder i wish to change, but every time i try to rename it i get the message "blah blah blah is a system folder and is required for Windows to run properly, it cannot be removed or renamed"

Any ideas on how to fix this problem w/o reinstalling?

[murtu52]

I have an idea, as i do this many times to clean up my account, stuff like that. All i do is create a new admin account and copy everything to the C: drive (or any partition you may have) and from there, copy it to the new folder in the new admin account. I'd wait for anyone else's suggestions first, but mine doesn't take too long and is a great last resort.

[name9902]

yeah, that idea has been suggested, but before i try that, i'd like to find if there is a way to do it thru the registry...cuz i coulda sworn i did it thru there before, or something with a similar format...

[bar5]

Hi name9902:

I don't know if this is what you want or not, but take a look:

Microsoft KB310441

The only reason I found this, is because I was looking to change "registered to" name.

Barb

[CurlingSteve]

My best guess at a solution is to logon to the Administrator account and use that to rename the folder.