But it can be done.

Changing the name of the user folder is a whole different process.

The safer and more reliable method is tomake a new user account.

Documents in a folder against a blocky, blue background

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Make aSystem Restore pointbefore you start in case something goes wrong.

This method only works in Windows 10 Pro, not Windows 10 Home.

A quick way to sign them out is throughTask Manager’sUserstab.

New user account prompt in Windows 10 Settings

Open theregistry keythat matches the SID you recorded earlier, and then double-clickProfileImagePathon the right.

If you followed the steps correctly, your Windows 10 user folder name should have your new account name.

Screenshots are stored inPictures>Screenshotsby default.

Command Prompt results for a user named Jeff with its SID highlighted

One way to perform aWindows factory resetis throughSettings>Update & Security.

In theRecoverysection, selectGet startedand follow the on-screen instructions.

Toturn on Bluetooth, go toSettings>Devices>Bluetooth & other devicesand toggle onBluetooth.

‘rename’ command executed in Command Prompt in Windows 10