change username

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I need some help. I was created a new account in WIN XP ( new username ) and installed some programs in that new account. How can I change that username to another name? I don`t like to reinstall all programs and change all settings again. Please help me! Thank

 

[Mike [MSFT]]

go into Computer Management -> Local Users and Groups -> right click
account and rename


Michael Cook
Microsoft PSS Security Team
Windows 2000 MCSE, MCSA, CISSP

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I need some help. I was created a new account in WIN XP ( new username )

and installed some programs in that new account. How can I change that
username to another name? I don`t like to reinstall all programs and change
all settings again. Please help me! Thanks