Windows 10: I have changed Value data from C:\Users\Lenovo to C:\Users\Jarvis in Registry Editor

I have changed Value data from C:\Users\Lenovo to C:\Users\Jarvis in Registry Editiorunder Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList\ProfileImagePathafter restart in C:\Users\TEMP created and i lost my previous pc configurationeven in D: Drive any files i am not able to open please help

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I want to change the user folder name in "C:\Users\".

Hi Akshat! My name is David. I am a user of Microsoft products like you, and it is a pleasure to greet you.

I understand that you wish to change the name of your user folder in `C:\Users\` on Windows 11, as it currently reflects the first 5 characters of your email address. Changing the user folder name, especially when signed in with a Microsoft account, can be a bit complex due to how Windows associates the folder with user profiles and permissions. However, I'll guide you through a method to achieve this. Please note that this process can be sensitive, and it's crucial to follow each step carefully to avoid any system issues.

- Backup Data: Before proceeding, it's highly recommended to back up any important data to avoid accidental loss.

- Create a Restore Point: It's a good practice to create a system restore point so you can revert your system back to its previous state if anything goes wrong.

Once you have taken into account the aforementioned considerations, follow these steps:

1. Log in with an Administrator Account that is not the account whose folder name you want to change. If you don't have another administrator account, you'll need to create one.

- Press "Win + R" to open the Run dialog.

- Type "netplwiz" and press Enter. This opens the User Accounts window.

- Create a New Administrator Account by selecting Add > Sign in without a Microsoft account (not recommended) > Local account.

- Set a name for this account; you can leave the password fields blank as this is optional.

- Once the new local account is created, select it in the user accounts window and choose Properties > Group Membership.

- Select Administrator from the available options, click OK, and then OK again.

Now, log out of your current session and log in to the new administrator user profile we just created. Wait for it to configure, and once you've logged in, continue with these steps.

2. Rename the User Folder:

- Open File Explorer and navigate to "C:\Users\"

- Right-click the folder you wish to rename (the one with the first 5 characters of your email) and select "Rename". Change it to your desired name.

3. Modify the Registry:

- Press "Win + R", type "regedit", and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

- Navigate to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList".

Note: It is important that you back up the registry file at this point. To do this, from the registry editor, go to File > Export. In "Export range," select "All" assign a name to the file, and save it to a location, for example, the desktop of the user profile.

- You'll see a list of SIDs (Security Identifier). Click on each SID and look at the "ProfileImagePath" to find the one associated with your old user folder name.

- Once found, double-click on "ProfileImagePath" and update the folder name to the new one you've just set.

4. Log Off and then log back in with your Microsoft account to see the changes.

Keep in mind the following:



- These changes can affect the stability of your Windows installation if not done correctly.

- Some applications might still reference the old folder path. You may need to reinstall these applications or manually update their path settings.

Let me know if the shared information has been helpful. Regards.

 

User.000 issue after updating to 1909

I'm one of the many people suffering from issues with user profiles after applying Update 1909 to Windows 10. I've read all the threads I can find on the topic here and have followed the suggestions, all to no avail. Any other thoughts are appreciated.

After applying Update 1909, the ProfileImagePath was changed to c:\users\User.000
One file that was always in use and couldn't be removed was left in c:\users\User (can't recall or find the exact file now), so I could never rename or remove the c:\user\User directory.

I followed the multiple suggestions from Brink and others:

• Rebooted at least 6 times
• Enabled hidden Administrator
• Booted into Safe Mode
• Changed ProfileImagePath
• Tried to rename c:\users\User but couldn't because a file was still in use
• Copied all data from c:\users\User.000 into c:\users\User
• Rebooted and had temporary profile
• Followed steps in Brink tutorial to change ImageProfilePath; rebooted with no change
• Restored using Restore Point from before Update 1909 - returned to single profile state (User.000)
• Removed each update that was installed individually and rebooted after each update removal - profile state never changed
• After all updates were removed, repeated the steps above with hidden Administrator, changing profile, etc. - same issue with file in use in c:\users\User
• Followed all steps above with hidden Administrator but without copying files from User.000 to User - same results

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

 

Delete a user file

Hi Tin,

I have followed GM instructions in Registry Editor up to step "Click on the Long String numbers to find the unwanted User Profile under Profile Image Path, right click to Delete that Long String." However, the only users listed are the ones I want to keep being C:\Users\AdminOnly & C\Users\Konrad.