Requirements.
Your account must have local administrator rights.
The article applies to Windows XP.

How to change username in Windows XP.
1. Press the "Start" button and select the menu item " Run...";

2. In the "Open" field, write the command lusrmgr.msc and press the "OK" button;

4. Go to the right side of the window, where we find the user whose name needs to be renamed;
5. Right-click on it and in the context menu that opens, select " Rename";

7. Enter the name and press the "key" on the keyboard Enter";
8. Right-click on the user again and select " Properties";

10. Press the "OK" button and restart the computer;

The disadvantage of such a renaming is that the renaming occurs " superficial", i.e., the username that the person operates when sitting at the computer changes. And the profile and folder with documents of the renamed user remain untouched, i.e. have the old username. Therefore, if you go to the folder " Documents and Settings", you won't find the folder with the new username as many would expect.

If this result is quite suitable for you (which happens in most cases), then you can safely work. And if this option does not suit you, then you can do it differently. We will not rename the old user, but create a new one with the desired name, and then transfer the settings and files of the old user to it. For this we need:
1. Create a new user with the desired name;
2. Perform the steps indicated in the article

Sometimes there are situations when you need to change an already existing username in a computer system. For example, such a need may arise if you use a program that works only with the name of the profile in Cyrillic, and your account has a name in Latin. Let's find out how to change the username on a Windows 7 computer.

There are two options for completing the task. The first one is quite simple, but only allows you to change the profile name on the welcome screen, in "Control Panels" and on the menu "Start". That is, it's just a visual change in the displayed name of the account. In this case, the name of the folder will remain the same, and nothing will actually change for the system and other programs. The second option involves changing not only the external display, but also renaming the folder and changing registry entries. But, it should be noted that this method of solving the problem is much more complicated than the first one. Let's take a closer look at both of these options and the different ways they can be implemented.

Method 1: Visually change the username through the "Control Panel"

First, let's consider a simpler option, which involves only a visual change in the username. If you change the name of the account under which you are currently logged in, then it is not necessary to have administrative rights. If you are trying to rename another profile, you must definitely get administrator rights.

If you want to rename a profile in which you are not currently logged in, then the procedure is somewhat different.

It is worth recalling that the above actions will only lead to a change in the visual display of the account name on the screen, but not to its actual change in the system.

Method 2: Rename the account using the tool

Now let's see what steps you still need to take to completely change the account name, including renaming the user folder and making changes to the system registry. To perform all the procedures below, it is imperative that you log in to the system under a different account, that is, not under the one you want to rename. In this case, this profile must have administrator rights.

1. To accomplish the task, first of all, you need to do the manipulations that were described in Method 1. Then you should call the tool "Local Users and Groups". This can be done by entering the command in the box "Run". Click Win+R. In the field of the launched window, type in:

   Click Enter or OK.



2. Window "Local Users and Groups" will open immediately. Enter the directory "Users".



3. A window with a list of users opens. Find the name of the profile you want to rename. In the graph "Full name" there is already a visually displayed name that we changed in the previous method. But now we need to change the value in the column "Name". Right click ( PKM) by profile name. Select from the menu "Rename".



4. The username field becomes active.



5. Type in the name you want in this field and click Enter. After the new name is displayed in place of the former, you can close the window "Local Users and Groups".



6. But that is not all. We need to change the name of the folder. open "Conductor".



7. To the address bar "Explorer" type in the following path:

   click Enter or click on the arrow to the right of the address field.



8. A directory is opened that contains user folders with the corresponding names. Click PKM under the directory to be renamed. Choose from the menu "Rename".



9. As in the case of actions in the window "Local Users and Groups", the title becomes active.



10. Enter the desired name in the active field and click Enter.



11. Now the folder has been renamed as it should, and you can close the current window "Explorer".



12. But that's not all. We have to make some changes in "Registry Editor". To go there, call the window "Run" (Win+R). Type in the field:

    click OK.



13. Window "Registry Editor" open. On its left side, the registry keys should appear as folders. If you do not see them, then click on the name "A computer". If everything is displayed, then just skip this step.



14. After the section names are displayed, go sequentially through the folders "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" And SOFTWARE.



15. A very large list of directories opens, the names of which are placed in alphabetical order. Find a folder in the list Microsoft and go into it.



16. Then go by name Windows NT And "CurrentVersion".



17. After switching to the last folder, a large list of directories will open again. Go to the section ProfileList. A number of folders appear whose names begin with "S-1-5-". Select each folder in sequence. After selection on the right side of the window "Registry Editor" a series of string parameters will be displayed. Pay attention to the setting "ProfileImagePath". Search in his field "Meaning" the path to the renamed custom folder before the name change. Do this for every folder. Once you find the appropriate option, double-click on it.



18. A window appears "Changing a String Parameter". In field "Meaning", as you can see, is the old path to the user folder. As we remember, earlier this directory was renamed manually to "Explorer". That is, in fact, at present, such a directory simply does not exist.



19. Change the value to the current address. To do this, simply after the slash that follows the word "Users", enter a new account name. Then press OK.



20. As you can see, the value of the parameter "ProfileImagePath" in "Registry Editor" changed to current. You can close the window. After that, restart your computer.

Full account rename completed. Now the new name will be displayed not only visually, but will change for all programs and services.

Method 3: Rename the account using the "Control userpasswords2" tool

Unfortunately, there are times when in the window "Local Users and Groups" changing the account name is blocked. Then you can try to solve the problem of complete renaming using the tool "Control userpasswords2", which is also called "User accounts".

We figured out that the username in Windows 7 can be changed, both exclusively visually when displayed on the screen, and completely, including its perception by the operating system and third-party programs. In the latter case, you need to rename to "Control Panels", then perform actions to change the name using the tools "Local Users and Groups" or "Control userpasswords2", then change the name of the user folder to "Explorer" and edit the system registry and then restart the computer.

The most convenient way to work with files in Windows 7 is "Explorer". With it, you can view the contents of the hard drive and other media connected to your computer, as well as manage it. Including rename existing files and folders.

The easiest way is to change the name of a single file or folder. To do this, right-click on it and select "Rename" from the drop-down menu that appears. In this case, instead of the name of the selected file or folder, an input line will appear in which you can edit this name. To save the changes made, you need to press the Enter button or click the mouse outside the input line. If you need to exit the edit mode without applying edits, you can do this using the Esc button.

You can call the field for changing the name of a file or folder in another way. First you need to place the cursor on the desired object, then click on its name with the left mouse button. Just don't confuse this with the usual double-click that launches a file or opens a folder. There should be a slight pause between the click that places the cursor on the object and the click on its name. There is another option. To rename a file, place the cursor on it and press the F2 button.

Provided in Windows 7 and the ability to group rename a number of folders and files. It is performed as follows. First, the user must select in the "Explorer" with the mouse and the Shift and Ctrl buttons all the files and folders that need to be renamed. Then he needs to open the name change field in the first group file in any way described above and enter a new name. After saving the changes, Windows 7 will automatically assign the entered name to all selected objects, adding a serial number in brackets to each (to avoid files with the same name and extension).

Please note that the methods described above cannot change the file extension, which usually depends on their types. The input field contains only the name. And even if you try to enter the extension manually through a dot, nothing will work.

Hello! Want to rename the Windows user folder? Today we will talk about the possibility of changing the name of the user folder on a computer or laptop running the Windows 7 operating system. Also, this will change the name not only of your user folder, but also of the account itself. So let's get started.

If you are reading this article, then you have probably already tried to rename the "Users" folder, which is located on the local drive with the Windows operating system:

As you can see, there is no option to simply rename a folder. One of the reasons for this is the activity of your user. Which means that you cannot rename the folder whose files are currently open and in use. That is why, for renaming, we will disable or better say "we will not use" this folder in the process.

The first thing you should do is to enable the system administrator account. This account is included with Windows, but is usually disabled. To do this, you need to open your control panel ("Start" → "Control Panel") and there click on the "Administrative Tools" section:

In the program that opens, select "Computer Management":

In the open window, uncheck the "Disable account" box and click the "OK" button:

We will carry out further actions from the "Administrator" account, so you will have to switch to it. Click on the "Start" button → (in the drop-down list next to the "Shut down" button) "Log out":

After logging out, log in with an "Administrator" account. Now open "Explorer" or go to "Computer" and navigate to the path previously specified path to your user folder. Now the "Rename" item has appeared and you can rename your folder:

Rename your folder. The new folder name must be set in Latin letters, this is a prerequisite. Next, you need to open the regedit registry editor. In the search bar in the Start menu, write the word "regedit" and run the proposed program. You can also launch regedit through the "Run" command, go to the path "Start" → "All Programs" → "Accessories" → "Run", or simply press the keyboard shortcut Win+R. In the window that opens, write the line regedit and press the Enter key:

Now you need to follow the path:

Subfolders have a "ProfileImagePath" key that displays the path to your account. In one of the folders find the path to your old account folder.

During the Windows installation process, many users do not think about how important it is to choose the right username. This is not only the name that you will see when you enter the operating system, but also one of the root words in the path to any installed program. The name of the user's folder depends on the account name.

Most Russian-speaking computer users prefer the Cyrillic username. The Windows operating system allows you to do this, but after this reason problems may arise. The fact is that some programs and games cannot work correctly if there are Cyrillic letters in the path to the executable files. In such a situation, the solution is obvious - rename the user folder. To do this is not as easy as it seems at first glance.

Please note: If you need to rename the user folder, in no case should you do this in the standard way or with the help of special programs, otherwise this will lead to errors that can only be fixed by reinstalling Windows.

Before proceeding with the instructions described below, we recommend creating an , which will come in handy if problems arise. You also need to know in advance the version of Windows 10 installed on your computer, since the methods for changing the folder name for different versions of the operating system will vary.

How to rename user folder in Windows 10 Home

On most computers at home, ordinary users have a "Home" version of the Windows operating system installed. It lacks some of the tools that are available in more professional variations of the system. Renaming a user folder in Windows 10 Home is trickier than the Pro and Enterprise editions, but it's doable.

Important: If you have many programs installed on your computer, some of them may stop working after you change your account name. We advise you to assess the risks before proceeding with the process of changing the name of a custom folder.

To rename a user folder in Windows 10 Home, you must:

1. Create a new user or activate a hidden Windows account that is supposed to be used in emergencies. To run a "secret account", you need. Next, enter the command:

Important: Depending on the version of Windows 10 you're using, you may need to enter "Administrator" instead of "Administrator". This is necessary when the system was localized with third-party software, which is often the case with pirated software versions.

Please note: If you enabled a hidden account, you can disable it at the end of the folder name change procedure. This is done by the following command, which must be executed on the command line, run as administrator:

Net user Administrator /active:no

If all the described procedures have been performed correctly, then no problems should arise with the programs of the operating system. Some third-party applications may conflict with the new username, but you can fix the situation by reinstalling them.

How to rename user folder in Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise

The instructions described above are suitable for the Home version of the operating system, while in professional versions of Windows everything is much simpler. Follow the instructions above up to step 6, after which you can restart the computer and the user folder name will be changed.