I recently got a new laptop and accidentally created a user account with a space in the username, which has been causing issues with some of the programming software I use. After some research, I found a potential solution: create a new user with a name that has no spaces, make this new user an administrator, log into that account, back up data from the old user, and then delete the old account. Before I proceed, I want to know if it's safe to do this or if there's a better way to handle the username issue, particularly about the user folder with the space.
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It's totally safe from Windows’s perspective, but make sure to double-check your programs afterwards. If they were linked to the old user account, you might need to reinstall them for the new user to avoid any hiccups. Best of luck with the new setup!
That's a good plan! Creating a new user and deleting the old one is generally safe on Windows. Just bear in mind, any programs installed under your old user account might not function properly for the new user unless they were installed for all users. So if you encounter issues with software post-migration, that's probably why.
Honestly, why not just change the username instead? But keep in mind that changing the name won't alter the folder name, which is what's causing your issues. Just be cautious about what you choose to do next, as there could be lingering problems if the software doesn't recognize your new setup.
I want to avoid any future issues with my setup. That's why I'm considering starting fresh!
So, do you think I should reinstall those programs for the new user to avoid issues?