? User Account/Name Change

[biermanoski]

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?
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Thank you,
Jean

[Bruce Chambers]

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]

biermanoski wrote:

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

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Rock
MS MVP Windows - Shell/User

[biermanoski]

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

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

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Jean,

Copy a user profile: (files and settings will be transferred)
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/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

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