Switch the dropdown from Standard User to , then click OK . Step 2: Migrate Your Profile Data
Once verified, go to > Accounts > Other users , select the old account, and click Remove to delete the old profile and free up disk space. Method 2: The Advanced Approach (Registry & Built-In Admin) change users folder name
This method avoids Registry editing hazards by building a clean, stable directory from scratch. Step 1: Create a New Local Administrator Account Open ( Win + I ) and click on Accounts . Select Other users and click Add account . Click "I don't have this person's sign-in information" . Choose "Add a user without a Microsoft account" . Switch the dropdown from Standard User to , then click OK
| Risk | Consequence | Mitigation | |------|-------------|-------------| | Editing wrong registry key | User profile fails to load | Export registry key before editing | | Renaming folder without registry change | Temporary profile created | Restore original name & follow steps | | Account signed in during change | File locks prevent rename | Use admin account, verify sign-out | | Symbolic links / hardcoded paths | Some apps may break | Reinstall or repair affected apps | Step 1: Create a New Local Administrator Account
15–20 minutes.
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ PROCESS OVERVIEW │ │ Activate Admin ──> Edit Registry ──> Rename Folder │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
You cannot modify an active user folder while logged into it.