Windows 10: I’d like my user folder to have the same name as my username.

Discus and support I’d like my user folder to have the same name as my username. in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Ok here is my dilemma. It may not be a dilemma at all so I’m looking to understand. I usually sign in with my Microsoft account on all PCs. This... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by klepp0906, Jun 29, 2018.

  1. KLEPP0906
    klepp0906 Win User

    I’d like my user folder to have the same name as my username.


    Ok here is my dilemma. It may not be a dilemma at all so I’m looking to understand.

    I usually sign in with my Microsoft account on all PCs. This creates a user folder with the name klepp for whatever reason. My username as per here ^ is .

    I’m trying to determine what Microsoft creates that folder name based on?

    I’d like my user folder to have the same name as my username.

    Trying to ascertain 1) how to change that username folder to match and 2) find out if it’s possible for Microsoft to create the username for my profile instead of klepp.

    Is this something saved in the cloud and associated with my Microsoft account? If so can I change it?

    Or does Microsoft try to use the prefix of your email but omit numbers for whatever reason? (If this is the case, I can live with it much easier)

    Case you can’t tell I’m a bit ocd I’d like my user folder to have the same name as my username. :)

    :)
     
    klepp0906, Jun 29, 2018
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  2. VESAO
    Vesao Win User

    Remove account


    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    • Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    • Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code: net user test /del[/quote]
     
    Vesao, Jun 29, 2018
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  3. GERDIMAE SAL
    Gerdimae Sal Win User
    User Account Folder Name

    Hi,

    Kindly perform the following steps to change your Windows 10 User Account Name.

    • Press windows key + R, then type netplwiz.
    • Under Users for this computer, double click on your user account.
    • Change the user name then click on Apply.
    • Click OK.
    • Restart the PC.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Gerdimae Sal, Jun 29, 2018
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  4. JESSEN P
    Jessen P Win User

    I’d like my user folder to have the same name as my username.

    Query about changing the User Accounts name

    Hi Jerry,

    Perform the steps mentioned below to change the user account name.

    • Sign in to the Your info page on the Microsoft account website.

    • Under your name, select Edit name.
      If there’s no name listed yet, select Add name.
    • Edit or add the name you want, then choose Save.
      Your Microsoft account name will start to appear or change everywhere you use it.

    Please revert if you still cannot change the user account name.

    Thank you.
     
    Jessen P, Jun 29, 2018
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