Greetings Ian and list--

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> From: "Ian" <[log in to unmask]>
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> A divorced customer has been awarded the family XP Pro computer as part
of her settlement (the husband got to keep > the dog:--))

> She doesn't want to change the appearance of the computer, (desktop
settings, shortcuts etc etc), or the way it runs, but > she's adamant that
I eradicate every instance of the old user name (her married name) and
replace them with her maiden > name.

> Does anyone know if it's possible to 'eradicate' a user like this, while
retaining all of the settings?

> By way of further information, there was only one user account set up (as
well as the hidden administrator account,
> accessed through Safe Mode), so all that's needed to start Windows is a
single push of the power-on button.

> And in Documents and settings, there's the usual folders - Administrator,
All Users, Default User and the offending
> 'married name' folder.

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What I would try first is using the User area in Control Panel to
"Change my name".  I believe this should change the name on
all named folders such as the one in Documents and Settings, and
the display name on the Start Menu, however; perhaps users
more knowledgeable than I might have to add to this solution.

HTH,

Paul A. Shippert
Media Specialist
Margaret Brent Middle School
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