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Enter a temporary username (e.g., "AdminHelper") and password.

Even with the Registry fix, some older apps might still look for the old path. You can create a "Junction" (a digital shortcut) so that any request sent to the old folder name automatically redirects to the new one. Open as Admin. Type: mklink /j "C:\Users\OldName" "C:\Users\NewName" 5. Final Step windows change name of user folder

Type the you entered in the Registry Editor. If prompted for permission, click Continue . Step 5: Verify and Clean Up Sign out of the temporary administrator account. Enter a temporary username (e

Only attempt if you are comfortable with registry editing and have a . Enter a temporary username (e.g.