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Old 01-13-2004, 09:22 PM
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can I somehow change the username of an account (also of admin status) in the registry of XP?

my friend has his computer serviced and they created the name Cobra, he wants his name instead, but doesn't want to lose all his settings and such. Anyone? Thanks.
Old 01-13-2004, 09:24 PM
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Control Panel...User Accounts...click the user...select the "Change my Name" option...type new name...click "Change Name" button.....Voila!
Old 01-13-2004, 09:26 PM
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not quite...not on the owner's account
Old 01-13-2004, 09:26 PM
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works for me. :dunno:

your XP is broke.
Old 01-13-2004, 09:37 PM
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works for me too. :woowoo:
Old 01-13-2004, 10:02 PM
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eh, oh well.




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