XP experts unite. Need to change a name

private_ryan

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Wed Jan-28-04 06:54 PM
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XP experts unite. Need to change a name

I changed the PC's name but still the files are stored under
C:\Documents and Settings\myname\

is there a way to change myname to something else?

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no name no slogan

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Wed Jan-28-04 06:58 PM
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1. Pro or Home?

I'm guessing it's the same for both, though. You have to change the username on the control panel.

Open it up, open User Accounts, and do it there. You'll be able to change security settings, picture, name, etc.

To be safe, I WOULD NOT change the folder name under Docs and Settings. It may fcuk things up if you do it that way :P

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private_ryan

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Wed Jan-28-04 07:06 PM
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2. home

but it doesn't work though. I already changed the name...

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no name no slogan

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Wed Jan-28-04 07:15 PM
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4. try this

log in as the user with the changed name. Create a new file of any type-- text file, word doc, whatever. Save it in your "My Documents" folder.

Now, log out, and log back in as an Administrator (either the Admin account, or as somebody who has Admin permissions). Then browse to C:\Documents and Settings and see if there's a folder for the new username.

Is it there?

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DS1

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Wed Jan-28-04 07:09 PM
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3. What the no named person said

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scottcsmith

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Wed Jan-28-04 07:16 PM
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5. This should work

Start/Settings/Control Panel/user accounts

Now create your new user account.

When it's done you'll have the new account name under "documents and settings" and you can simply copy over your data from the old account.

Changing the name of your computer really only matters if you're on a shared network.

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trotsky

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Wed Jan-28-04 07:16 PM
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6. Yes, but it involves some trickery in the registry.

Not something I would recommend for the average user. If this is really driving you bonkers PM me and I can assist.

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Tandalayo_Scheisskopf

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Wed Jan-28-04 07:17 PM
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7. Try this:

XTeq XSetup. It's a free program. Remember that XTeq changes things right in the registry and it offers a lot of things to change. Do not, and I repeat DO NOT get stupid with it, or you will be finding yourself rolling back. Before you change ANYTHING, do a registry backup and give it a name you can easily remember.

Having said that, do read the Lockergnome Tricks & Tips. You can use XTeq to get some real performance gains out of XP.

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private_ryan

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Wed Jan-28-04 08:03 PM
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8. will try those after watching the sopranos

:). Thanks

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