Laptop has a new owner: How to change Administrator file locations


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    Windows 10
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    Laptop has a new owner: How to change Administrator file locations


    Hello, can someone help? I was given a Windows 10 laptop where the previous owner/administrator "John" has, of course, all "my documents" files under c:/users/john/.... (There is no password to start the system, only a "Welcome John" windows and OK button.)
    How can I change the system so it greets *me* upon startup, and change administrator name/file location/ so that it reads c:/users/myname/... ?
    I know I can add myself as a new user, and give myself administrator access, but then how can I get rid of the /john/ path, files, and welcome window?
    I hope the question makes sense. Thanks in advance.
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    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    I was given a Windows 10 laptop
    Hi, simple recommendation - and the safest- clean install Win 10. Activation should be automatic. That way you start clean- nothing inherited.

    Clean Install Windows 10

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    If the current build is old, a clean install will -> build 2004. (2009 is almost out).
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    19044.1586 - 21H2 Pro x64
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  4. Posts : 18,432
    Windows 11 Pro
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    Marzik said:
    Hello, can someone help? I was given a Windows 10 laptop where the previous owner/administrator "John" has, of course, all "my documents" files under c:/users/john/.... (There is no password to start the system, only a "Welcome John" windows and OK button.)
    How can I change the system so it greets *me* upon startup, and change administrator name/file location/ so that it reads c:/users/myname/... ?
    I know I can add myself as a new user, and give myself administrator access, but then how can I get rid of the /john/ path, files, and welcome window?
    I hope the question makes sense. Thanks in advance.
    First, I recommend the clean install of Windows 10 as well.

    But in regards to users:
    Add Local Account or Microsoft Account in Windows 10

    Change Account Type in Windows 10

    Delete User Account in Windows 10
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