Change the name on a User Folder

[Marty]

When I setup my computer on WIN XP the system setup my
user folder under my full name. I want to change it to
just show my first name. When I try to change it, the
system displays a message that states "this is a system
folder and cannot be moved or renamed". This user folder
in the Documents and Settings directory. Is there a way
to change the name of the folder without reloading the
operation system.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.....Marty

 

[Paras Wadehra]

Generally the user folder has the same name as your username for logging
into Windows, so you cannot change it without changing your username.

 

[BP]

I ran into this also. You change the user name for logging on but the folder
name remains the same.
I changed the folder name from a different user profile but it didn't work.
XP just recreated the old folder name at the next logon. Now there were 2
folders for the same user. Fortunately for me this happen early, before
setting any user preferences for that person, so I just deleted the user and
the folder and started over with the name she wanted.
I haven't tried it yet, but when you delete a user you are asked if you want
to save or transfer that users settings. Maybe if you set up a new user you
could transfer your settings to it upon deletion of the old name.
I'd wait for "the old wise ones" to concur on this before I did it though
;-)

 

[Kelly]

Hi Marty,

This cannot be changed without creating another profile. To do so, follow
the information here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_side_issues.htm