Renaming the User folder on Windows 11 using Registry Editor The Registry Editor allows you to make modifications to either fix issues with your Windows PC or enhance your computing experience.

Sometimes, you might want to rename the user folder because of spelling mistakes, a change in the name that you want to reflect on your Windows profile, or other reasons. However, renaming a user ...

To change the name of a user profile folder in Windows 11, sign out of that user account and sign in with another user account. Also, make sure that you are signed in as an administrator.