changed 5 letter name on the user folder, now have a problem


fenpeppertree

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I changed the user folder 5 letter name (which is the first 5 letters of my microsoft email address), and now there is a problem.

I didn't know this, but supposedly if the desktop folder is marked for backup with OneDrive, this folder (desktop folder) is moved to the OneDrive folder.

Anyway, when I log in using my Microsoft account, I get a message box on the desktop saying at the top "Location is not available". Then the message reads, "C:\Users\old name\OneDrive\Desktop is unavailable. Then there is some advice to check for finding it's location.

There are no usual apps like the Edge browser on the desktop, the only app available is the Recycle Bin app.

This is a new computer so I have not as yet installed any apps.

How can I get the new name applied to whatever this is that's causing a problem.

Can it be fixed in the Registry Editor?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
    CPU
    Intel Core i3
    Memory
    128GB
    Screen Resolution
    FHD
Change the user folder name back to what it was - if you can. Changing it leads to problems, as you have found.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    W10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home brew
    CPU
    Ryzen3-2200G
    Motherboard
    GA-A320M-S2H
    Memory
    16 GB Kingston HyperX DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG W2246
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel 760p 256GB NVMe M.2
    Seagate Barracuda 7200 1TB
    Gash Seagate ST31608
    PSU
    2006-vintage no-name
    Case
    Acer Aspire 2006
    Cooling
    Air (fan-assist)
    Keyboard
    HP SK-2885
    Mouse
    wireless
    Internet Speed
    32 mbps
    Browser
    FF latest
    Antivirus
    MS Defender
  • Operating System
    W10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP 255 G8
    CPU
    Ryzen 5 3500U
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    on-board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    16"
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 512GB Nvme
    Browser
    FF + Edge
    Antivirus
    MS Defender
Pay particular attention to steps 14 and 15, but it's best to read the whole tutorial to make sure you didn't miss anything.

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel NUC12WSHi7
    CPU
    12th Gen Core i7-1260P
    Motherboard
    NUC12WSBi7
    Memory
    64 GB Micron PC4-25600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    on-board Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3219Q
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 990 PRO 1TB
    Crucial MX500 2 TB
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
That is what I did, by way of this YouTube video:

YOUTUBE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO:

Instead of the wmic command I used:
Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_UserAccount | Select-Object Name,SID
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5
    CPU
    Intel Core i3
    Memory
    128GB
    Screen Resolution
    FHD
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