Change Users Folder Name [SAFE]

Microsoft does not officially support renaming an existing user profile folder. Doing so manually via File Explorer without registry updates will prevent you from logging into your account. How To Rename A Folder In Windows 10

Now you must tell Windows where the new profile folder is located. change users folder name

Now that you are logged in as a different admin, you can modify the files. Microsoft does not officially support renaming an existing

The safest and most reliable way to change your user folder name is to . Now that you are logged in as a

⚠️ Create a System Restore Point before proceeding. A mistake in the Windows Registry can lock you out of your machine.

If you have already renamed the folder and apps are failing to open:

Click and provide your credentials to link your cloud identity.