Changed User Folder name, now my account refuses to load


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Hi, I changed my name recently and wanted to change my user folder name to reflect that. I did so using the following guide:


I am on Windows 11. I did make a system restore point before doing this, so in case my only option is to restore then I can do so, but I'd rather not.

Anyway, whenever I try and sign back into my account, it just says "Preparing Windows" for about 10 minutes and then loads into a windows desktop with a completely empty taskbar (no start button, no apps, nothing. Can't access settings or windows start menu). Anyone have solutions? I did follow the above guide to the letter. Many thanks :)
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 - Can't check which build version but it's the latest insider beta build

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
    Memory
    16GB DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
    Screen Resolution
    1440x2560
    Hard Drives
    1TB SSD
    Browser
    Brave
You must have done some of the step wrong, without seen the changes you have made it will be hard to fix the problem.

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1

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