How Do I Change a User Folder Name in Windows 8?
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How do I rename a user folder?

Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Command Prompt. Select the Administrator account. Navigate to C:Users typing c: then cd users. Type rename oldname newname using your current folder name instead of oldname and the desired folder name instead of newname.

How do I rename a user file?

Try to rename the folder by following below steps.

  1. Open File Explorer and then open User profile folder.
  2. Click on the user folder, then tap on F2 Key.
  3. Try to rename the folder and hit on Enter Key.
  4. If prompted for administrator permission, then click on Continue.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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