Renaming the Administrator account in Windows XPhome edition

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Pazuzu

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I am trying to find a way to rename the Administrator account in Windows XP Home edition. So far I have found only one reference which suggests starting Windows XP from CD.I am a bit restricted at the moment - I need to get a printer to work with my new PC so lengthyinstructions are a bit of a problem. This is all I have found so far :- http://groups.google.com/group/micr...or+file+rename&rnum=13&hl=en#9ecf68440f06f10c

I wonder if anyone has any options which might be simpler for a novice?
 
all i do is go to control panel-user accounts-account-change name. it works for me, dono if it will work for you... :grinthumb
 
EasiLI done Series Tutorial

This was a very clear tutorial that enabled me to rename the Administator account :-
http//www.leeindy.com/renadmin.shtml - from "Start" --> "run" type control userpasswords2 in text box next to "open"

I have restarted & all seems well
 
Great stuff. I'd seen it before but wasn't able to try it (due to not haveing a compy of home edition.

Will add it to the thread :) Thankyou very much for telling us.
 
I can't believe I'd forgotten that was there! Cheers Didou :D

I've added a link to that guide at the bottom of the securing windows post. The post is only meant to be a quick 'n dirty straightforward set of instructions for securing windows for those who don't feel comfortable or can't be bothered to go the whole hog and/or research what they need to do. It seems like a good idea to link to the techspot guide though for anybody who wants to take it further though.
 
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