Windows 10: Can't change user name is C:\Users

Discus and support Can't change user name is C:\Users in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I'm using Windows 11 Home Single LanguageVersion 21H2I clean installed this OS and while installation I used my registered email ID.Now I noticed that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Ashutosh7x, Oct 10, 2021.

  1. ASHUTOSH7X
    Ashutosh7x Win User

    Can't change user name is C:\Users


    I'm using Windows 11 Home Single LanguageVersion 21H2I clean installed this OS and while installation I used my registered email ID.Now I noticed that C:\Users\ has a folder with wrong spelling of my name that I would like to change.I tried to rename it in safe mode and by taking ownership of the folder but in vain.Can somebody tell me how to change the name of folder?

    :)
     
    Ashutosh7x, Oct 10, 2021
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  2. SUDEEP APRAMEYAN
    Sudeep Aprameyan Win User

    How to change User name on Windows 10

    Hi Davit,

    I will certainly help you in changing the User name on Windows 10.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below to change the User name:

    • Press Windows logo + R keys to open the run command, type
      netplwiz       and click on Ok.
    • On the Users tab, click on Properties to change the user name and then click on
      Apply.
    Kindly get back to us for any further assistance on Windows 10. We will be glad to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Sudeep Aprameyan, Oct 10, 2021
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  3. MARTMCD
    Martmcd Win User
    How to change the name of the user

    You cant reply to the automated email, it is just notifying you that a thread has a response.

    going back to your original post.

    when you create a new user, windows creates folders under the c:\Users directory with the account name (ie Geoff) if you rename the user, although the new name is shown on login etc the directory names don't change.

    the easiest way to get rid of Geoff is to -

    • change the username to something else (or back to Geoff)
    • create a new user with your name
    • copy all your documents, photos, videos etc. from Geoff to your new user
    • delete the Geoff user account and remove folders etc.
    this can all be done in user accounts as suggested by Ruth
     
    Martmcd, Oct 10, 2021
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  4. MAYANK GUPTA10
    Mayank Gupta10 Win User

    Can't change user name is C:\Users

    user name change

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per the description, I understand that you are facing some issues using Windows 10.

    I would suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if that helps.


    • Press Windows + X key.

    • Click on control panel.

    • Click on user accounts.

    • Click on change your account name.
    Change the name as per your according and restart the computer.

    Hope this information helps. Please let us know if you need any other assistance with Windows in future. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Mayank Gupta10, Oct 10, 2021
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