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 ...

The process for changing your Windows username varies dramatically based on whether you're using a Microsoft account or a local one.

The User Profile Folder is an essential location in your Windows 10 and 11 installations, but renaming it isn't something you can do easily. Here's how.

If you cannot rename a User Profile folder in WIndows 11/10, sign in as an administrator and then follow these suggestions to do it.