Is it possible to rename in Vista or under Dos a Dir in the Users Dir?

italiandragon · 01-22-2008, 03:42 AM

Hi, I have

C:\Users\NameThatIwantToRename

I tried in Vista , right click : there is no rename option so I was opting to force it under Dos but don`t know and don`t remember the dos commands, I did not find my answer googling yet.

Thanks

DNK.it · 01-22-2008, 03:54 AM

Go to Start -> Run -> cmd.exe to open the dos prompt than type:

cd Users, to go in the selected directory

When you are in the directory type

rename "OriginalName.ext" "RenamedName.ext"

italiandragon · 01-22-2008, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by nullmind

Go to Start -> Run -> cmd.exe to open the dos prompt than type:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/programming/421915-possible-rename-vista-under-dos-dir.html

cd Users, to go in the selected directory

When you are in the directory type

rename "OriginalName.ext" "RenamedName.ext"

I want to rename the dir, not just 1 file

DNK.it · 01-22-2008, 04:01 AM

it's the same Lorenzo

cd Users, to move on parent directory

than use

rename OriginalDirectoryName ChooseAnotherNameTotheDirecotry

italiandragon · 01-22-2008, 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by nullmind

it's the same Lorenzo

cd Users, to move on parent directory

than use

rename OriginalDirectoryName ChooseAnotherNameTotheDirecotry

Thanks but it does not work:

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"The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process"

DNK.it · 01-22-2008, 04:32 AM

open task manager ( ctlr+alt+canc in windows XP ) and see what program are running under the directory that you want to rename. Close it and rename the dir

italiandragon · 01-22-2008, 04:35 AM

Originally Posted by nullmind

open task manager ( ctlr+alt+canc in windows XP ) and see what program are running under the directory that you want to rename. Close it and rename the dir

under that directory there will be running everything since it is the admistrator user.....me

wrc · 01-22-2008, 04:37 AM

You should change your User name.

italiandragon · 01-22-2008, 04:39 AM

Originally Posted by wrc

You should change your User name.

I did that but the folder`s name did not change

DNK.it · 01-22-2008, 04:41 AM

Originally Posted by italiandragon

under that directory there will be running everything since it is the admistrator user.....me

I mean that there are some open process in the directory, so you can't rename the dir until you close it.

xrvel · 01-22-2008, 07:37 AM

I have not tried Vista yet.
But can you go into Safe Mode and rename the directory?

italiandragon · 01-22-2008, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by xrvel

I have not tried Vista yet.
But can you go into Safe Mode and rename the directory?

Hi, well I have no idea....what is "safe mode" and how do I do it ?

Thanks

JFS · 01-22-2008, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by italiandragon

I did that but the folder`s name did not change

if you changed the name you will have troubles.
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the best way is to create a new user and copy/move all stuff in it.

italiandragon · 01-22-2008, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by JFS

if you changed the name you will have troubles.
the best way is to create a new user and copy/move all stuff in it.

Thank you!

xrvel · 01-22-2008, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by italiandragon

Hi, well I have no idea....what is "safe mode" and how do I do it ?
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Thanks

Before you entered boot screen (when you turn your computer on), press F8 once (or several times) to enter "Safe Mode".

I think it will work

Kurniawan.

italiandragon · 01-22-2008, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by xrvel

Before you entered boot screen (when you turn your computer on), press F8 once (or several times) to enter "Safe Mode".
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I think it will work

Kurniawan.

Thanks but now JFS wrote that even I change it I`d have troubles.

Consider that it is my computer name too......and I do not know if I change it, everything will change or not...but why does not windows allow me to rename that folder?

xrvel · 01-22-2008, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by italiandragon

but why does not windows allow me to rename that folder?

IMO, because each Windows account need to store his/her personal setting (start menu, desktop shortcuts, etc).
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Windows store that setting under "special directory".
1 directory for each user.

Btw i have not tried to rename it

italiandragon · 01-23-2008, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by xrvel

IMO, because each Windows account need to store his/her personal setting (start menu, desktop shortcuts, etc).
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=421915
Windows store that setting under "special directory".
1 directory for each user.

Btw i have not tried to rename it

windows sucks

but I already knew that

anyway....so great since this is the admin user.....

italiandragon · 02-09-2008, 05:37 AM

any other idea before I make a mess trying "safe mode way" ?

vDesign · 02-09-2008, 08:34 AM

"Local Settings" folder ? I have one I can't delete, it has something in "Temporary Internet Files". And I mean, I've installed Windows a few times and I still can't delete it. Also the Office (Word to be more precise) might cause it, it stores some temporary files and if the process is not finished properly and a disk check is not performed after the incident it might throw similar errors.
Have you reinstalled Windows ?
Also try renaming back the folder and then remove the user properly, ie. if it's a user specific folder (like "Local Settings" for example).

italiandragon · 02-09-2008, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by vDesign

"Local Settings" folder ? I have one I can't delete, it has something in "Temporary Internet Files". And I mean, I've installed Windows a few times and I still can't delete it. Also the Office (Word to be more precise) might cause it, it stores some temporary files and if the process is not finished properly and a disk check is not performed after the incident it might throw similar errors.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=421915
Have you reinstalled Windows ?
Also try renaming back the folder and then remove the user properly, ie. if it's a user specific folder (like "Local Settings" for example).

uhm...I don`t understand what you mean sorry, the user is the main user, the folder contains 48 GB in about 40,000 files

liquidcherry · 02-09-2008, 11:04 AM

Install totalcommander(www.totalcommander.com), it gives you an easy option to rename....

Hope that helps,

Cheers

Frank

vDesign · 02-09-2008, 01:10 PM

Well, I'm trying to understand what kind of folder is that. Did you created it or it is a folder created by the system. Most likely you can't rename it because there is a program installed in that folder and you are trying to change the path while it is running. There are no executables in that folder?

PS: What I was trying to say in my previous post is that I have folders on my system which I can't delete even with a clean Windows. Is like something is higher than the OS. Probably a bad HDD or something like that I don't know about.

italiandragon · 02-13-2008, 03:49 AM

Originally Posted by vDesign

Well, I'm trying to understand what kind of folder is that. Did you created it or it is a folder created by the system. Most likely you can't rename it because there is a program installed in that folder and you are trying to change the path while it is running. There are no executables in that folder?

PS: What I was trying to say in my previous post is that I have folders on my system which I can't delete even with a clean Windows. Is like something is higher than the OS. Probably a bad HDD or something like that I don't know about.

IT`S THE MAIN ACCOUNT of the computer.....you know when you need to call the computer `s account to give privileges? Well that account is the only one used and I renamed the account but despite renamed, still all the files on the computer show the old name like let`s suppose it was called DRAGON so all my files on the Desktop show like the have this location:

C:\Users\DRAGON\Desktop

I need to change Dragon in something else. How do I do that?

Now checking it better it seems that despite I changed the account name, the computer is still called with the old name , the admistrator too....so how do I change the computer`s name in this stupid Vista System?

Thanks

Originally Posted by liquidcherry

Install totalcommander(www.totalcommander.com), it gives you an easy option to rename....

Hope that helps,

Cheers

Frank

Thanks, I never heard of that......but it seems I still need to change the Computer`s name

Edit:

I FOUND MY VERY SAME ISSUE IN WELL EXPLAINED ENGLISH HERE....I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE OF THIS GUY:

http://ask.metafilter.com/66135/How-...e-User-Folders

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Vista SUCKS!!

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DNK.it Domain Name Key Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ITALY Posts: 1,219	open task manager ( ctlr+alt+canc in windows XP ) and see what program are running under the directory that you want to rename. Close it and rename the dir __________________ Full developed site: MonteCarlo.me for sale!

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02-09-2008, 08:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
vDesign New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 19	"Local Settings" folder ? I have one I can't delete, it has something in "Temporary Internet Files". And I mean, I've installed Windows a few times and I still can't delete it. Also the Office (Word to be more precise) might cause it, it stores some temporary files and if the process is not finished properly and a disk check is not performed after the incident it might throw similar errors. Have you reinstalled Windows ? Also try renaming back the folder and then remove the user properly, ie. if it's a user specific folder (like "Local Settings" for example).

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liquidcherry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in my dreams Posts: 2,624	Install totalcommander(www.totalcommander.com), it gives you an easy option to rename.... Hope that helps, Cheers Frank __________________ Credit\|Get married?\|Sniper Mag, your source for reality!

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vDesign New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 19	Well, I'm trying to understand what kind of folder is that. Did you created it or it is a folder created by the system. Most likely you can't rename it because there is a program installed in that folder and you are trying to change the path while it is running. There are no executables in that folder? PS: What I was trying to say in my previous post is that I have folders on my system which I can't delete even with a clean Windows. Is like something is higher than the OS. Probably a bad HDD or something like that I don't know about.

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