{"id":150101,"date":"2025-08-18T06:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T10:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=150101"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:11:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T13:11:56","slug":"change-user-folder-name-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/change-user-folder-name-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change user folder name on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To change the user folder name on Windows 11, you have to create a new local administrator account using the name as you want the user folder to appear from the <strong>&#8220;Other users&#8221;<\/strong> settings, transfer your files and settings from the old to the new account, delete the old account, and link your new account with your Microsoft account.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, you can also rename the user folder through the Registry by updating the <strong>&#8220;ProfileImagePath&#8221;<\/strong> string with the new name and then changing the account folder name from the <strong>&#8220;Users&#8221;<\/strong> folder. If you want to use this option, you&#8217;ll have to use a secondary administrator account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 8\/18\/2025:<\/strong> On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, when you create a user account, the system also creates a folder to store the user&#8217;s data using a part of the account name. Although the folder name for the account is not relevant when using Windows 11 because the system assigns the name automatically, it may not be aesthetically pleasing to everyone.<\/p>\n<p>If you have to change the user profile folder name, Windows 11 includes at least two ways to complete the task. You can create a new local account with the name of your choice and transfer your data to the new profile. Or you can use the Registry to modify the settings and change the profile folder name <strong>(not recommended)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/set-user-folder-name-oobe-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to set user folder name during OOBE on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/windows-11-user-folder-name-oobe-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to set user folder name during OOBE on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to set user folder name during OOBE on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\/\">guide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll teach you the steps to change the user profile folder name on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#change_profile_folder_name_windows11\">Change folder profile name on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#change_profile_folder_name_regedit_windows11\">Change user folder name with the Registry (advanced)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"tip-box-red\" ><span><strong>Warning:<\/strong> It&#8217;s important to note that modifying the Windows Registry can cause serious problems if not used properly. It&#8217;s assumed you know what you&#8217;re doing and have created a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/\">full backup of your system<\/a> before proceeding.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"change_profile_folder_name_windows11\">Change folder profile name on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To rename the user profile folder on Windows 11, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on the <strong>Other users<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Add account<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179988\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-settings-add-account-button.webp?resize=827%2C446&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 add account\" width=\"827\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-settings-add-account-button.webp?w=927&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 927w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-settings-add-account-button.webp?resize=300%2C162&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-settings-add-account-button.webp?resize=150%2C81&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have this person&#8217;s sign-in information&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179986\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dont-person-signin-info-option_.webp?resize=654%2C634&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I don't have this person's sign in information\" width=\"654\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dont-person-signin-info-option_.webp?w=654&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 654w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dont-person-signin-info-option_.webp?resize=300%2C291&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dont-person-signin-info-option_.webp?resize=592%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 592w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dont-person-signin-info-option_.webp?resize=150%2C145&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<strong> &#8220;Add a user without a Microsoft account&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179985\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/create-account-without-microsoft-account_.webp?resize=654%2C634&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Add a user without a Microsoft account\" width=\"654\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/create-account-without-microsoft-account_.webp?w=654&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 654w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/create-account-without-microsoft-account_.webp?resize=300%2C291&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/create-account-without-microsoft-account_.webp?resize=592%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 592w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/create-account-without-microsoft-account_.webp?resize=150%2C145&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the name of the account that will also be your new profile folder name.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179983\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-user-account-name_.webp?resize=654%2C634&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"User account name\" width=\"654\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-user-account-name_.webp?w=654&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 654w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-user-account-name_.webp?resize=300%2C291&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-user-account-name_.webp?resize=592%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 592w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-user-account-name_.webp?resize=150%2C145&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Skip creating a password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the newly created local account and click the <strong>&#8220;Change account type&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179990\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-change-account-type__.webp?resize=827%2C395&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Change account type\" width=\"827\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-change-account-type__.webp?w=923&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 923w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-change-account-type__.webp?resize=300%2C143&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-change-account-type__.webp?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>Administrator<\/strong> option in the &#8220;Account type&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179989\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/change-standard-admin-account__.webp?resize=642%2C330&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Change account type to admin\" width=\"642\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/change-standard-admin-account__.webp?w=642&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/change-standard-admin-account__.webp?resize=300%2C154&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/change-standard-admin-account__.webp?resize=150%2C77&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sign out of the account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sign in to the new account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, you will have an account with a new folder name.<\/p>\n<p>The last thing to do is transfer your files to the new account. You can do this from the <strong>&#8220;Users&#8221;<\/strong> folder using File Explorer. You may also need to reconfigure some of your settings in the new account (if applicable).<\/p>\n<p>After transferring your files, you want to delete the old account and link your Microsoft account to the new account.<\/p>\n<h3>Delete old account<\/h3>\n<p>To delete an account on Windows 11, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on the <strong>Other users<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the old created local account and click the <strong>Remove<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179991\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/widnows-11-remove-account_.webp?resize=827%2C395&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 remove account\" width=\"827\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/widnows-11-remove-account_.webp?w=923&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 923w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/widnows-11-remove-account_.webp?resize=300%2C143&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/widnows-11-remove-account_.webp?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Delete account and data&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the old account will be deleted, and you can use the same Microsoft account to link it to the new account.<\/p>\n<h3>Link your Microsoft account<\/h3>\n<p>To convert the local account to a Microsoft account on Windows 11, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Your info<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Sign in with a Microsoft account&#8221;<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Account settings&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179993\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-link-msa-account.webp?resize=827%2C416&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 link Microsoft account\" width=\"827\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-link-msa-account.webp?w=855&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 855w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-link-msa-account.webp?resize=300%2C151&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/windows-11-link-msa-account.webp?resize=150%2C75&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm your Microsoft account credentials.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re prompted to confirm the local account password, leave the field blank since the account doesn&#8217;t have a password.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, you can start using your account using the proper folder name.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"change_profile_folder_name_regedit_windows11\">Change user folder name with the Registry (advanced)<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to avoid creating a new account, transferring your files, and making other configurations, you may also be able to use the Registry to change the profile folder name. <strong>However, this is not recommended since you may experience unwanted behaviors that can negatively affect the account.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To change the user profile folder name from Registry on Windows 11, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-administrator-account-windows-11\/\">enable the built-in Administrator account<\/a> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>net user \"Administrator\" \/active:yes<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150115\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/enable-admin-account-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C305&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 enable admin account\" width=\"827\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/enable-admin-account-windows-11.webp?w=839&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 839w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/enable-admin-account-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C110&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/enable-admin-account-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C55&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sign out of the account to change the folder name.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sign in with the newly activated built-in Administrator account (you don&#8217;t need a password).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to determine the <strong>Security Identifier (SID)<\/strong> of the account to change the profile folder name and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>wmic useraccount get name,SID<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150114\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windows-11-sid-cmd.webp?resize=827%2C305&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt SID\" width=\"827\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windows-11-sid-cmd.webp?w=839&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 839w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windows-11-sid-cmd.webp?resize=300%2C110&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windows-11-sid-cmd.webp?resize=150%2C55&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>regedit<\/strong> and click the top result to open the <strong>Registry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Browse the following path:<\/p>\n<pre>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\ProfileList<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the key showing the SID for the account to change the folder name.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the <strong>ProfileImagePath<\/strong> and select the <strong>Modify<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Change the name of the user profile folder without altering the path.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150117\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/registry-change-profile-folder-name.webp?resize=827%2C391&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Registry change profile name\" width=\"827\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/registry-change-profile-folder-name.webp?w=972&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 972w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/registry-change-profile-folder-name.webp?resize=300%2C142&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/registry-change-profile-folder-name.webp?resize=150%2C71&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong> (<strong>Windows key + E<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Browse to the following path:<\/p>\n<pre>C:\\Users<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the folder profile and select the <strong>Rename<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the name for the folder exactly as you typed it in the Registry key and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150118\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/explorer-change-profile-folder-name.webp?resize=827%2C418&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"File Explorer change profile folder name\" width=\"827\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/explorer-change-profile-folder-name.webp?w=1074&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1074w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/explorer-change-profile-folder-name.webp?resize=300%2C152&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/explorer-change-profile-folder-name.webp?resize=1020%2C516&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/explorer-change-profile-folder-name.webp?resize=150%2C76&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sign out of the built-in Administrator account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sign in to the modified account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to deactivate the built-in Administrator account and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>net user \"Administrator\" \/active:no<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After completing the steps, the account will be reflected in the new folder name. 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