I'm having trouble with installing and uninstalling programs on my Windows 11 after changing my local account username. I reverted the name back to what it was originally, but the corresponding C:Users folder name didn't change. What are my options for fixing this? I'd like to avoid reinstalling everything if I can help it, but I'm considering if it might be necessary to create a new user account instead.
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Yeah, it’s a known issue that Windows doesn’t automatically rename the C:Users folder when you change the username. A bit of a Microsoft quirk! You're likely dealing with some confusion in paths. If a program is still looking for the old folder name, you could try creating a new user account with that original name. It might solve the issue without needing to reinstall your programs or data.
How will that affect my current data and programs, though?