Windows 10: How to change the name in the user directory

Discus and support How to change the name in the user directory in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I tried using Regedit but then I can only access a temporary account. Command prompt doesn’t let me change user names despite running as admin.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/showandabe, Aug 18, 2020.

  1. How to change the name in the user directory


    I tried using Regedit but then I can only access a temporary account.

    Command prompt doesn’t let me change user names despite running as admin.

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    /u/showandabe, Aug 18, 2020
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  2. 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, Aug 18, 2020
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  3. 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, Aug 18, 2020
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  4. How to change the name in the user directory

    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, Aug 18, 2020
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