Windows 10: I tried changing user folder name and now I cant pass the password home screen. It asks for...

Discus and support I tried changing user folder name and now I cant pass the password home screen. It asks for... in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I tried safe mode. It didnt work. I tried every option in the TRoubleshoot menu and I couldnt reverse anything. So I changed my user's folder name... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by DogukanOlgun, Jul 2, 2020.

  1. DOGUKANOLGUN
    DogukanOlgun Win User

    I tried changing user folder name and now I cant pass the password home screen. It asks for...


    I tried safe mode. It didnt work. I tried every option in the TRoubleshoot menu and I couldnt reverse anything.


    So I changed my user's folder name from here:


    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows NT/CurrentVersion/ProfileList


    Now I cant log in back. Even if I know my password. Cant reset and keep the files. no option



    I tried getting into the CMD from the troubleshoot menu to change back the HKEY but the ProfileLists are different

    they are like this

    5/7/18

    5/7/19

    5/7/20


    instead of

    5/7/18-938201934082-43059024-2140350912

    5/7/19-45398024-91385904-41853904

    5/7/20-43957214859-213589401-24985912


    when i first changed them when I had access to my computer


    What to do?

    :)
     
    DogukanOlgun, Jul 2, 2020
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  2. MARTINLEST
    martinlest Win User

    How do I change my user name (Home Edition)?

    Actually, just tried it - I see I have to boot into Safe Mode to be able to change the user name? I may have managed that, but now instead of getting a screen asking for my PIN, I get my full name and a box for a password. I have no idea what password it is asking for. Nothing I try works. I am sure I only entered a PIN at the setup stage today... I haven't been able to get past this screen. :-(
     
    martinlest, Jul 2, 2020
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  3. MCK
    mck Win User
    How can I find the password for my Windows 10 laptop?

    I found a solution to my problem. What I did was:
    1. Open Network & Sharing Center on the laptop.
    2. Click "Change advanced sharing settings"
    3. Expand the "All Networks" item.
    4. Change "Password protected sharing" from On to Off.

    Now when I click my laptop name in File Explorer > Networks, it just shows my shared folder without asking for a network credentials password. This is how it used to work before.

    Hope this helps others,
     
    mck, Jul 2, 2020
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  4. NYIMA YONTEN
    Nyima Yonten Win User

    I tried changing user folder name and now I cant pass the password home screen. It asks for...

    User Account folder name

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are facing issues with changing the folder name under Users folder in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to perform the below steps and check if it helps.

    1. Open the File Explorer and double click on C drive.

    2. Open Users folder from the list.

    3. Click on the user name folder and then tap on F2 Key.

    4. Change the name of the folder and hit on Enter Key.

    5. It will ask for Administrator Permission and click on Ok.

    6. Folder name will be changed.

    Get back to us if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Jul 2, 2020
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