Change User Name in Windows System Folder

Discussion in 'Software' started by shewolf, Sep 14, 2005.

  1. shewolf

    shewolf Specialist

    Ok I have Windows XP Pro (computer #2) and all my documents etc.. are under the name None-1 and I would like to change it. How do I change it??

    When I right click on Start select explore go to my C drive and under documents and settings it lists the users (this computer is shared between myself and my 2 kids) so it does list my kids' names and where mine should be it says None-1.
    I tried to rename that but it won't allow it because its a windows system folder.

    My user log in at start up does show my name but in the documents and settings the user says None-1. So, how do I change None-1 to my name Darla ??

    Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give me..
    sw:)
     
  2. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

    Your User Directory is created based on your User Name. So, if your User Name is None-1 then your User Directory will be named None-1. You will need to create a new User Account and copy the contents of My Documents from one profile to the other. Same was to be done with your bookmarks, e-mail, and anything else you want available in your new User Account.
     
  3. shewolf

    shewolf Specialist

    I can do all that not a problem..
    But this is what happened a new HD was put in and the person who put the new HD in for me put only my kids on as users and as administrators. So I created my User with my name Darlaxxxxx but my directory says None-1 how is this possible??

    I can do all that switching etc.. but I do have a few questions.
    When I copy do I copy by right clicking on the start menu selecting exlore and the folders under my current user directory??
    How do I move my bookmarks from one User to another??

    I am computer literate but I have never attempted to do anything like this at all before..
    Thanks
    sw:)
     
  4. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

  5. Anon-068c403e2d

    Anon-068c403e2d Anonymized

    Thanks for the link spd. :)
    I have tried this once and failed.Now I know why.I didnt chane the profile list.
    Thanks again ;)
     
  6. shewolf

    shewolf Specialist

    It worked Thank You!!!

    sw:)
     

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