Windows 10: Is sharing your C:/Users name bad?

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  1. Is sharing your C:/Users name bad?


    HelloSimply i would like to know if there is any problem with sharing your C:/Users name on internet.I am guessing is not that dangerous.but i would like to know if this could be a big security risk.

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    minsungseo, Jun 29, 2022
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    C: Drive Admin Share Keeps Enabling

    Hi,



    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.


    • Are you connected to Domain network?
    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows + R, type fsmgmt.msc.
    • Select Shares and right click on C$.
    • Select Stop Sharing.
    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Arun B J, Jun 29, 2022
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    C: Drive Admin Share Keeps Enabling

    Hi,



    Thank you for your response.



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


    • Press Windows +E,

    • Right click on C: drive.

    • Select Sharing Tab.

    • Click on Advanced Sharing.

    • Uncheck “Share this folder”.


    Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, Jun 29, 2022
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  4. Is sharing your C:/Users name bad?

    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, Jun 29, 2022
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