How Do I Change the Default User Folder in Windows 10?
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How do I change the default folder in Windows 10?

Windows 10

  1. Click the [Windows] button > choose “File Explorer.”
  2. From the left side panel, right-click “Documents” > choose “Properties.”
  3. Under the “Location” tab > type “H:Docs”
  4. Click [Apply] > Click [No] when prompted to automatically move all files to the new location > Click [OK].

How do I change the user folder name in Windows 10?

Change Windows 10 User Folder Name In Registry

  1. Open the Command Prompt in administrator mode.
  2. Type wmic useraccount list full and press enter. …
  3. Rename your existing account by typing CD c:users, then rename [YourOldAccountName] [NewAccountName]. …
  4. Open Regedit, and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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