? User Account/Name Change

[Guest]

Hi,
When I changed the User Account Name only (Welcome & Start) showed it. But
the folder and address had the old one. I don't want to delete the account -
but is there anyway I can change it over completely to the New Name?

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hi,
When I changed the User Account Name only (Welcome & Start) showed it. But
the folder and address had the old one. I don't want to delete the account -
but is there anyway I can change it over completely to the New Name?

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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[Rock]

Hi,
When I changed the User Account Name only (Welcome & Start) showed it. But
the folder and address had the old one. I don't want to delete the account -
but is there anyway I can change it over completely to the New Name?

No, as you have discovered changing the account name doesn't change the
folder name. To do what you want, rename the account to a different
name, then create a new account with the name you want, copy the old to
the new, then delete the old.

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

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=279783

 

[Guest]

Thanks, Bruce! Kb811151 is the best source to follow.

However, I don't know how to transfer my OE6 settings/customizing?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Jean,

Copy a user profile: (files and settings will be transferred)
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...ll/proddocs/en-us/sysdm_userprofile_copy.mspx

How To Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=279783

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi,
When I changed the User Account Name only (Welcome & Start) showed it. But
the folder and address had the old one. I don't want to delete the account -
but is there anyway I can change it over completely to the New Name?