Documents and settings users

[Guest]

I have received a laptop that was previously set up for someone else. Under
the local drive C: documents and settings, there are two folders: all users,
and a folder with the previous user's name. I tried to change the name of
the folder, but the system will not allow me to. It will not let me delete
the folder either. I would just like to change the name to my name...how do
I do this? My name is the only one listed under user accounts (as system
administrator). Thanks for any help!

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

You can delete the user but cannot rename it. Added suggestions:

How to Copy or Remove a User Profile
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_logon.htm#usercopy

HOW TO: Create a Custom Default User Profile:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q305709

Added tips:

Change Registered Owner and Organization (Line 7)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Change Computer Name (Line 109)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Change My Computer Name to User Name (Line 131)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

How to change the company name and user name in Office XP programs
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=290528

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com