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renaming files XP
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? Could he/she just create a new user then move all the files over from "steph/jay" to the new users docs, pics etc...
The path to the files would change from;
C:\Documents and Settings\Steph and Jay\My Documents\K315
to
C:\Documents and Settings\"new user name"\My Documents\K315
a clean install of windows seems a bit drastic just for this?
or am i wrong ?
You can change the ownership of the computer that may put your name on the newly created documents/photos
Registered to
1/ Begin by first clicking on the Start Button.
2/ Then click on the Run Icon, which will open up the Run Menu for you.
3/ Type the word Regedit into the white area and then click on the OK button.
4/ Click on the plus sign [+] next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE to expand that section.
5/ Then click on the plus sign [+] next to Software to expand that section.
6/ Then click on the plus sign [+] next to Microsoft to expand that section.
7/ Then click on the plus sign [+] next to Windows NT to expand that section.
8/ Then click on the yellow folder entitled Current Version. Do not click on its plus sign [+].
9/ Now move over to the right side of the screen and scroll down until you see Registered Owner.
10/ Double click directly onto the words Registered Owner until it opens up for you.
11/ There will be a white entry area entitled Value data: awaiting your input.
12/ Simply type your first and last name into the white area and click on the OK button.
13/ If you also want to add or change the Company information, then please continue onward.
14/ Double click directly onto the words Registered Organization until it opens up for you.
15/ There will also be a white entry area entitled Value data: awaiting your input.
16/ Simply type your Company information into the white area and click on the OK button.
17/ Now close the Registry by clicking on the X box located at the top right corner of the screen.
18/ You must reboot your computer for the changes to take effect for Windows XP.
Location Name
1/ Click start right click on the Documents folder click properties,
2/Under the target tab change the name in the Target folder location; only change the name after "Documents and settings\"
3/ Follow the instructions to copy all the contents to the new location
CONCEPT:
Adding and Removing User Accounts.
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Ensure Built-in Administrator Account is Enabled by running <control.exe userpasswords2>
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Log in as [ Administrator ] in SAFE Mode. (Leave Password Blank)
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Back up important files.
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Delete the User <Steph and Jay> and reboot.
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Log in as [ Administrator ].
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Delete User Tree files <Steph and Jay> and reboot.
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Log in as [ Administrator ].
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Delete Profile <Steph and Jay> and reboot.
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Log in as [ Administrator ].
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Run SAFE Registry Cleaner and Compactor plus reboot.
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Log in as [ Administrator ].
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Delete Temp Files caused by Compaction, Defrag Drive and reboot.
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Log in as [ Administrator ].
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Make New Account and reboot.
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Log onto New Account and setup.
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Much detail left out including paths ........................ Please Search XP Help for Details.
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Regards,
Rick P.
I'm with madjack1987 -- those other suggestions are overkill. Reinstall Windows, modify the registry, or use the hidden Administrator account just to change some file paths? Too much!
If it were me, I would create a new account and copy the files over. Then there is no need to reinstall Office either.
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