Renaming user profile


  1. chuxnz
    Posts : 38
    Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
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    Renaming user profile


    My User Profile was created during the building of the computer by a 3rd party and now appears as C:\Users\OEM.DESKTOP-V87UE3B.
    How can I change this to reflect my name etc
    chux
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  3. Brink
    Posts : 68,988
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Chux,

    The tutorial below can help show you how to safely rename your user profile folder.

    It is critical that you do step 1 and 2 exactly to prevent issues.

    Change Name of User Profile Folder in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials
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