I'm not sure if it's called the computer name or something different. My computer is showing a name called "Nick" in several AREAS that I want to change.

My full computer name is Patrick
Windows is registered to Patrick
and in my regedit the registered owner name is Patrick, but I'm still coming across a "nick" that I cannot figure out how to change.

I have C:\Documents and SETTINGS\Nick.NICK-MAIN, but in my control pannel the only user is Patrick,
Also C:\Documents and Settings\NICK~1~NIC, they are unable to delete

anyone know what I'm missing or have any advice?go to START then go to my computer right click go to properties then change the name in there under computer nameThat's not the problem. In control panel/users, the only name on there is Patrick as an ADMINSTRATOR,

but everything seems linked to a 'nick-main ' and 'nick'.. I'm not sure how to change that and whereI meant right click on properties.I already stated that my comptuer name is Patrick, thats under my computer/system properties/computer name.. I've changed it there,  there is something else that is taking a 'nick' and 'nick-main'Are you saying you want to change your username (the primary user folder in \docs & settings)? If that's not what you are asking you need to be clearer. EXACTLY what is it you want to change? Be as specific as you can."I have C:\Documents and Settings\Nick.NICK-MAIN, but in my control pannel the only user is Patrick,
Also C:\Documents and Settings\NICK~1~NIC, they are unable to delete

anyone know what I'm missing or have any advice?"

I'm trying to change this, I put it in the original topic and pointed that I have the computer name as Patrick and user name as Patrick,

if I knew where the information was to change, then I would easily change it, the only things I really know is that I have C:\Documents and Settings\Nick.NICK-MAIN <-- that will not change or delete, everything is defaulted on the name nick, my command prompt, my documents, etc

and for a little background, I originally built the computer, had it for awhile, gave it to someone named "nick" well he is a criminal now and no longer talk to him, but I DISAPPROVE of the things he has done and would like to get this changed because its a reminder everytime I see it.. 

You're rambling and it's not helping.

Is \documents and settinst\nick.nick-main a folder or a file? If it's a folder, what is in it?C:\Documents and Settings\Nick.NICK-MAIN

is a folder, it has other folders such as: application data, cookies, desktop, favorites, local settings, my documents,

I'm logged in as user Patrick, and I can't find anywhere that there should be a user "nick" or anything labeled nick to change, also the folders are unable to delete or simply renameOkay. And there is no user folder named Patrick - is that correct? And the system is using Nick.NICK-MAIN as the primary user name - is that correct?

If so, you cannot change the name of that folder. Period. But you CAN create a new user account with any name you like.Create a new user, copy all your documents and desktop stuff, then delete your old account. correct, there is no user folder named Patrick, however I am logged in as "Patrick" and it is the only user on the computer which is the administratorWell, it seems that at some point during the installation the system picked up NICK as the primary user. That's what you're stuck with. If everything is working okay I'd forget about it.thanks Helpmeh, that worked, much appreciated


Allen.. no offense but if you don't have advice for it, just don't post..  I found your replies more rude than anything Quote from: Allan on October 15, 2009, 04:49:25 PM

Okay. And there is no user folder named Patrick - is that correct? And the system is using Nick.NICK-MAIN as the primary user name - is that correct?

If so, you cannot change the name of that folder. Period. But you CAN create a new user account with any name you like.