Can't install software? How do I change my C Drive username?

Question

I have a "!" as part of my username.

e.g.

C:\Users\name!>

Due to that, I encounter several directory issues installing some software including miniconda, apm for atom editor, etc.

Is there a way I could change my username safely and not affect/have minimal effect to the existing folders I have. Thanks!

Which Edition of Windows 10 are you using: Home, Pro (I assume it's not Enterprise or LTSB/C)? This makes a significant difference. — KidACrimson, Apr 02 '19 at 15:33
It would likely be easiest and best to simply create a new profile and migrate the data from C:\Users\badName! to C:\Users\newUser . Changing the profile name is possible sure, but you will probably encounter issues that will take more time to correct vs. simply creating a new profile. — KidACrimson, Apr 02 '19 at 15:37
I am using Windows Home. Sorry, I wasn't aware that it will make a difference. — 0_0, Apr 02 '19 at 22:29
No worries. Are you using a Microsoft account or a local account? — KidACrimson, Apr 02 '19 at 22:48
Possible duplicate of How to rename the User folder in Windows 10? — phuclv, Aug 31 '19 at 16:01
How to change username & user folder on Windows 7, Rename profile folder on Windows 7/8, Can I rename my User folder name? — phuclv, Aug 31 '19 at 16:03

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 02 '19 at 15:21

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You didn't say which version of Windows you were using.

However looks like its stored in the registry under:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList

answered Apr 02 '19 at 15:21

gjpio

I am using Windows Home Edition. – 0_0 Apr 02 '19 at 22:31
Apologies, missed the window-10 tag. Did the advice in the link work? – gjpio Apr 03 '19 at 08:17

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