Can i change my 'user' folder name in windows 11?

[james_uk]

Hi, I have recently done a new install of windows 11.
I don't recall the installation asking me for a name for my user folder, but it has set one that's just a partial part of my email address, and I want it to just be my first name.

Is there any way to change this now it's all installed?
Regards
James

 

[Xploit Machine]

Hi, I have recently done a new install of windows 11.
I don't recall the installation asking me for a name for my user folder, but it has set one that's just a partial part of my email address, and I want it to just be my first name.

Is there any way to change this now it's all installed?
Regards
James​

You can't change the folder username after completion of Windows 11 installation, you can only change the logon username .. the active user folder remains unchanged ..

You may refer to my previous reply here and the method to install with preferred username from the beginning https://www.windows11forums.com/threads/how-to-install-windows-11-with-a-local-account.274/post-7010

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[Xploit Machine]

The method works as this from my above reply, burn Windows 11 ISO via RUFUS and create local account with desired name eg. James and then after complete the installation and sign in with your Microsoft account, where the user folder James remains unchanged ​

 

[RogerOver]

If you do not want to create a new user account, but just create a new user profile name (because windows automatically sets a 5 digit user name, and you can't change this during a normal installation): it can be done, but it's a bit complicated:

Change Name of User Profile Folder in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to rename a user profile folder for any account (local account or Microsoft account) in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When adding a new user account in Windows, a profile for the account is automatically created when the user signs in to the new account for the...

www.elevenforum.com

Good luck !

Edited (rest deleted), because mixed up with new user account !

 

[Sir_George]

Hi, I have recently done a new install of windows 11.
I don't recall the installation asking me for a name for my user folder, but it has set one that's just a partial part of my email address, and I want it to just be my first name.

Is there any way to change this now it's all installed?
Regards
James

Visit the website at the link below for details regarding changing your user folder name.

How to Change Your User Folder Name in Windows 11

If you made a mistake (or you fancy a change), you can rename your Windows 11 user folder name. This guide explains how.

www.groovypost.com

 

[Bighorn]

The process in the linked page that @Sir George posted is what I use, create a new Local Account with Administrative Rights, log off then restart into the new account followed by removing the old account. Only caveat, the new name has to be at least one character different from the one to be removed or things will merge into only one folder, harder to deal with.