system name change

mickjohnlong

i bought my pc second hand was wondering if i can chamge the name on it so when i save thing it will have my name in the location this is how it saves now
C:\Documents and Settings\Ross\My Documents\My Pictures
so i want to change the ross bit to my own name can it be done and if do whats invovled thanks to anyone who can help

Karoma

Your OS would help. Posting in Windows would also be nice.

Ross = user account.

Start -> control Panel -> Users & Accounts.
Create an account with your name.
C:\Documents and Settings\yourname\My Documents\My Pictures etc. is created. Move stuff over if needs be. Then remove the previous user,etc.

mickjohnlong

i have changed the user account already and has not changed and all the new stuff still saves like that i am using windows xp

Karoma

Are you logged in with the new username & password?

Gadgetman496

mickjohnlong wrote:

i bought my pc second hand was wondering if i can chamge the name on it so when i save thing it will have my name in the location this is how it saves now
C:\Documents and Settings\Ross\My Documents\My Pictures
so i want to change the ross bit to my own name can it be done and if do whats invovled thanks to anyone who can help

I wish all problems were this easy to fix!

[URL="[URL=http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/XP_ChangeOwnerOrg.zip]This will do it[/URL]"][/url]This will do it

I use it all the time, It's great..... Enjoy!

tippguy2

i think u need to edit the registry google for "changing registered computer name" google groups may be the best this may help http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm line7 line 109 and line 131 if u run win xp

mukki

mickjohnlong wrote:

i have changed the user account already and has not changed and all the new stuff still saves like that i am using windows xp

you renamed the account

you should have created a new one, logged into new one, copied stuff over and delete original

mickjohnlong

thanks for that got it sorted