Windows 10: After rename User's folder, C:\User\previousname unavailable

Discus and support After rename User's folder, C:\User\previousname unavailable in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello everyone, i need help, how to fix after renaming the User's folder, the C:\User\previousname\Desktop & C:\User\previousname\Document unavailable... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Palito Joyhatigoran, Jun 11, 2020.

  1. PALITO JOYHATIGORAN
    Palito Joyhatigoran Win User

    After rename User's folder, C:\User\previousname unavailable


    Hello everyone, i need help, how to fix after renaming the User's folder, the C:\User\previousname\Desktop & C:\User\previousname\Document unavailable when i open file explorer. Please assist me in this situation.


    Regards

    :)
     
    Palito Joyhatigoran, Jun 11, 2020
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  2. MOHAMMED YASEER
    Mohammed Yaseer Win User

    Renaming the users folders

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    You are trying to rename the User folder, which can’t be done through the File explorer. Whatever user name you use of your User account, user account folder will have same name. You can rename the Subfolder of the User account folder but not User
    account folder.

    If you want rename the User account folder, change user account name using the suggestion

    Lets’ refer to these steps to rename the User account and check if that helps.

    • Press Windows and X keys together.
    • Click on Control Panel, click on User Accounts.
    • Click on User account, then click on “Change your account name”
    • If it’s prompting for password please enter and click on Yes. If you do not have password click on
      Yes.
    • Enter the new user name.
    • Click on change name.


    Reference link for more information.

    Windows 8 User Folder Rename.

    Windows 8 User Folder Rename



    Please do let us know if you need further help.
     
    Mohammed Yaseer, Jun 11, 2020
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  3. GWENDDOLEU
    Gwenddoleu Win User
    Renaming the users folders

    Hello!

    Is it possible ton rename the user folder without generating a mess in the system? Here is an example to explain my question:

    Let's say the user's name is Sebastian. When Windows is creating an new account on a computer, the system creates a folder called 'sebast' in C:\Users. (C:\Users\sebast)

    If Sebastian wants to rename this folder in C:\Users\Sebastian (for aesthetic reason), is it possible? How?

    Thank's in advance for any help After rename User's folder, C:\User\previousname unavailable :)
     
    Gwenddoleu, Jun 11, 2020
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  4. ARUL_D
    Arul_D Win User

    After rename User's folder, C:\User\previousname unavailable

    I can't rename my user account

    Hello Owen,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.


    • Are you using a Microsoft account or local account?
    If you are using local account, I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the user name.

    Please follow the steps to rename the user account in Windows 10.

    a. In the search box, type user accounts and click on User Accounts.

    b. Click on “Change your account name”

    c. If it’s prompting for password please enter and click on Yes. If you do not have password click on Yes.

    d. Enter the new user name.

    e. Click on change name.

    If you face any more issues while working with Windows do post on Microsoft Community Forum.
     
    Arul_D, Jun 11, 2020
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