How Do I Change the User Folder in Windows?

You can't directly change the user folder name in Windows. However, you can rename the user profile which will effectively change the folder name. Here's how:

Renaming Your User Profile

1. Log out of your current user account.

2. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

3. Type net user and press Enter. This will list all user accounts on your computer.

4. Identify the user account you want to rename.

5. Open Command Prompt as administrator.

6. Run the following command, replacing [CurrentUserName] with your actual username:

   net user "[CurrentUserName]" /add /passwordreq:yes /fullname:"[NewUserName]"

7. Log in with the new username.

8. Navigate to the C:\Users folder. You'll see the new user folder with the renamed name.

Note: Renaming your user profile will not affect your files and settings. However, it's important to back up your data before proceeding, as there is a slight chance of data loss during the process.

Understanding the Difference

It's important to understand that renaming your user profile is not the same as renaming the user folder. Renaming the user folder directly can cause issues with Windows and your applications.

Additional Tips

• Use a different username: If you want to create a new user profile with a different name, you can use the net user command with the /add option.
• Rename your user profile after creating a new one: If you're unsure about renaming your current profile, you can create a new profile with the desired name and move your data to it.