Misspelled name on identity

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Windwatcher

In setting up my new computer, I made a type in my own name. I went through
the registry to correct it, but it's still got the misspelled form on the
folder in Documents & Settings, which can't be renamed because it's a system
folder. Is there any way out of this?
 
Windwatcher said:
In setting up my new computer, I made a type in my own name. I went through
the registry to correct it, but it's still got the misspelled form on the
folder in Documents & Settings, which can't be renamed because it's a system
folder. Is there any way out of this?
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The user profile folders (C:\Documents and Settings\Username)
_cannot_ be renamed, even if the associated user account has been.
So, your best course of action would be to log on using the built-in
Administrator account, create a new user account, with the username
desired. You can then delete the old user account(s).

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151


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Windwatcher said:
In setting up my new computer, I made a type in my own name. I went
through the registry to correct it, but it's still got the misspelled
form on the folder in Documents & Settings, which can't be renamed
because it's a system folder. Is there any way out of this?
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When asked for your name by any bit of software, always reply:

"Your Name Here"

Likewise for company, respond:

"Your Company Name Here"

I have a ton of business cards showing the above.
 
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