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Patrickjt2003

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    How to change computer name??
    « on: October 15, 2009, 04:12:20 PM »
    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?
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    james202428

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    Re: How to change computer name??
    « Reply #1 on: October 15, 2009, 04:22:14 PM »
    go to start then go to my computer right click go to properties then change the name in there under computer name
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    Patrickjt2003

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      Re: How to change computer name??
      « Reply #2 on: October 15, 2009, 04:25:32 PM »
      That'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 where
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      james202428

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      Re: How to change computer name??
      « Reply #3 on: October 15, 2009, 04:30:14 PM »
      I meant right click on properties.
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      Patrickjt2003

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        Re: How to change computer name??
        « Reply #4 on: October 15, 2009, 04:34:11 PM »
        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'
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        Allan

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        Re: How to change computer name??
        « Reply #5 on: October 15, 2009, 04:36:34 PM »
        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.
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        Patrickjt2003

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          Re: How to change computer name??
          « Reply #6 on: October 15, 2009, 04:42:18 PM »
          "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.. 

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          Allan

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          Re: How to change computer name??
          « Reply #7 on: October 15, 2009, 04:44:06 PM »
          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?
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          Patrickjt2003

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            Re: How to change computer name??
            « Reply #8 on: October 15, 2009, 04:47:06 PM »
            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 rename
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            Allan

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            Re: How to change computer name??
            « Reply #9 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.
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            Re: How to change computer name??
            « Reply #10 on: October 15, 2009, 04:51:36 PM »
            Create a new user, copy all your documents and desktop stuff, then delete your old account.
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            Patrickjt2003

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              Re: How to change computer name??
              « Reply #11 on: October 15, 2009, 04:53:07 PM »
              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 administrator
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              Allan

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              Re: How to change computer name??
              « Reply #12 on: October 15, 2009, 04:55:23 PM »
              Well, 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.
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              Patrickjt2003

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                Re: How to change computer name??
                « Reply #13 on: October 15, 2009, 05:08:03 PM »
                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
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                Re: How to change computer name??
                « Reply #14 on: October 15, 2009, 05:10:31 PM »
                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.
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