How to rename user folder and local user name

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How to rename user folder and local user name

39130026 21

Hi,

Can you advice how to rename my computer, because the previous owner still shows as a default. Even though I already sign in my microsoft account and as a administrator.

I've seen this solution : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-US/troubleshoot/windows-client/user-profiles-and-logon/renaming-user-account-not-change-profile-path

But I can't rename the original user folder (C://Users/).

I'm using Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19042.631]

Reza-Ameri 17,336 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2021-06-08T18:58:01.277+00:00

What happens when you attempt to rename it?
Is there any error message?
39130026 21 Reputation points

2021-06-09T04:02:55.893+00:00

there's no error message , the rename option is not showing when I right click on the user folder
Reza-Ameri 17,336 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2021-06-09T15:30:38.17+00:00

Are you login as an administrator.
Jenny Feng 14,241 Reputation points

2021-06-11T07:15:32.843+00:00

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Reza-Ameri 17,336 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2021-06-08T18:58:01.277+00:00

What happens when you attempt to rename it?
Is there any error message?
39130026 21 Reputation points

2021-06-09T04:02:55.893+00:00

there's no error message , the rename option is not showing when I right click on the user folder
Reza-Ameri 17,336 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2021-06-09T15:30:38.17+00:00

Are you login as an administrator.
Jenny Feng 14,241 Reputation points

2021-06-11T07:15:32.843+00:00

@NigelOliveros-8980
Hi,

Just checking in to see if the information provided was helpful.

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@NigelOliveros-8980
Hi,
You could refer to the tutorial below to help you step by step on how to rename the user profile folder for your account in Windows 10:
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/89060-change-name-user-profile-folder-windows-10-a.html
Please note: Information posted in the given link is hosted by a third party. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy and effectiveness of information.
If that doesn't work, log in as Administrator account in Safe Mode to see if you could rename the folder.
Hope above information can help you.

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