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internetdiagnosis
May 8, 2008, 05:55 PM
The current computer I have was given to me by a friend of mine, however my friend's name is on one of the main system folders on this computer. How do I change it? The OS is Windows XP.

In C:\Documents and Settings, there are (4) visible folders: All Users, Application Data, Friend's named folder, and Owner.

Whenever I right click the folder and go to rename, I get the following message:
"Friend's Name" is a Windows system folder and is required for Windows to run properly. It cannot be moved or renamed.


I hope I am explaining this correctly. If anyone has any idea how to change the name of this folder, I would greatly appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

Thanks,
Jennifer

jaspreet2142
May 8, 2008, 06:00 PM
Go to control panel and then to user account and change it from there

internetdiagnosis
May 8, 2008, 06:25 PM
My name is already correct under user accounts, this is a system folder. Example, if you have a temporary internet file, the path would be something like C:\Documents and Setting\Jaspreet2142\Local Settings\Temporary Internet File... etc.

Well, I wouldn't want this to say Jaspreet2142 any longer, that is what I am trying to change. This is also the same for everything I have in Pictures, Videos, etc.

Do this, go to My Pictures, chose a picture, right click it and look at the properties. To the right side of Location you will see C:\Documents and Settings\... The name that is beyond Documents and Settings is what I am trying to change.

Thanks.