Windows 10: Space in username

Discus and support Space in username in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My "C:\users\Allan Forbes" folder contains a space in my user name can I create a new username on my account without a space?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Allan4bs, Mar 26, 2025.

  1. ALLAN4BS
    Allan4bs Win User

    Space in username


    My "C:\users\Allan Forbes" folder contains a space in my user name can I create a new username on my account without a space?

    :)
     
    Allan4bs, Mar 26, 2025
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  2. KREIJ
    Kreij Win User

    Current active users that are friends

    The other reason I suggested this is that users can add characters to their username that are not alphanumeric (e.g. user*). This confuses things somewhat when looking at the list.
     
    Kreij, Mar 26, 2025
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  3. CHRIZZLY
    Chrizzly Win User
    Exchange-Sync with space in username

    Installed 7.0.7392 and still no space in username available...
     
    Chrizzly, Mar 26, 2025
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  4. BOTOFAN
    BOTOFan Win User

    Space in username

    Odd Space in My Username

    None of those worked, my username still has that large space in it =(
     
    BOTOFan, Mar 26, 2025
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