Learn, how to change user folder name in Windows 10 after changing the user account name so that you can match the folder name to the new username. Whenever you rename your account in Windows 10 it only changes the name and it does not change the user profile folder name.

Steps to change the user folder name in C drive//Users

1. Create a system restore point
2. Note down the SID value for the target user account
3. Create a temporary Admin account
4. log in to new account
5. Change the user folder name via command prompt
6. Point the username to the new folder name via the registry
7. log in to the actual account
8. Delete the temporary user account.

This is the safest way to rename the user folder name.

Note: It is advised to create a System Restore point or take a full backup before following any Windows tutorial.

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