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Resolved Change admin filename

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by patrick013, 2012/09/24.

  1. 2012/09/24
    patrick013

    patrick013 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi,

    I need to change the admin filename. Searched but no
    clues.

    Basically, everything in C:\Documents and Settings\Old Admin's Name
    should be in folder C:\Documents and Settings\New Admin's Name

    Tried to rename the directory but the program said that was impossible.

    Is there a procedure that would be successful ?

    Thanks,

    Patrick
     
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  2. 2012/09/24
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    As you've seen - you can't rename the folder. You should be able to copy the contents from one to the other.
     
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  4. 2012/09/24
    TonyT

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    Yes!

    Backup any irreplaceable files to external media such as a thumb drive, external hard drive, etc.

    Go to Control Panel > Users > create a new administrator account.

    Logoff the current account > Login to the new admin account.

    Go to Control Panel > Users > delete the old admin account BUT DO NOT SELECT TO REMOVE THE FILES.

    Copy the files to your new account.
     
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  5. 2012/09/25
    Arie

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  6. 2012/10/11
    patrick013

    patrick013 Inactive Thread Starter

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    thanks Tony T

    Nothing in the old account I need to keep.
    Will do this next time I'm on Windows.

    Would have replied earlier but no email
    notification was seen.

    thanks for the response.

    patrick
     
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