How do I rename WINDOWS directory to Windows

  • Thread starter Thread starter Sam Kerracher
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Quicker solution

I know it's an old thread but I'm sure it attracts new viewers all the time so I'll post the much easier and quicker method to rename the ugly 'WINDOWS' folder to a nicer 'Windows' folder for existing Windows 2000 and XP users.

Simply download Movefile form Sysinternals;

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897556.aspx

Run it in a command prompt as follows;

movefile "C:\WINDOWS" "C:\Windows"

It will schedule the folder rename on the next reboot so all you need is to reboot and start enjoying a nicer, less arrogant folder list in the root of your system disk

***CAUTION*** Make sure you do not rename your Windows folder to anything else (except Uppercase/Lowercase mix) as otherwise windows will not boot and you will have to reinstall.
 
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