After I changed the username Win8.1 search for the old

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Hi guys, I changed my username following the following guide ( microsoft account - How to rename user folder in Windows 8? - Super User ).
Everything has worked fine so far apart for the the desktop version of Windows Update. My knowledge is pretty low about this things but for me it's weird that I can access the metro version of the Updater but I cannot access the desktop version.
I receive this error -> View image: 2014 05 05 11 02 36 C Users user App Data Local

I hope that something can be done to solve it! Thanks for your help
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus N550JV-CM160P
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4700HQ @ 2.40Ghz
    Memory
    16 GB ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GT 750M + Intel HD 4600
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD touch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB + HDD 750GB at 7200rpm
The best thing o do is create a new user set up however you want.Transfer all data to the new user profile then delete the old user completely.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
The best thing o do is create a new user set up however you want.Transfer all data to the new user profile then delete the old user completely.

Ok, this isn't bad. I didn't think about it. However if fixing it without moving anything is still possible, I would prefer. Otherwise I need to do in that way.
Thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus N550JV-CM160P
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4700HQ @ 2.40Ghz
    Memory
    16 GB ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GT 750M + Intel HD 4600
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD touch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB + HDD 750GB at 7200rpm
The superuser instructions are incomplete. I suggest you make a new user as described above but if you want to risk it you can try this (it worked for me but probably the user name is stored elsewhere and I haven't found it as it didn't crash yet).

To rename USER1 to USER2
1. Backup
2. Create a new local admin user called TEMP
3. Sign on as TEMP
4. Rename user folder USER1 to USER2
5. Replace all references to USER1 with USER2 in registry. I had about 50 if I remember correctly.
6. Edit configuration settings .ini files in C:\Users\USER2\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDrive\Settings\ and replace USER1 with USER2 where found.
7. Reboot and sign on as USER2
8. Delete all libraries from file explorer and then recreate default libraries (right click)
9. Delete TEMP user.
10. Delete and recreate all fingerprint data if you use it.

You may have to update default save locations etc depending what other software you have installed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro Prieview x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    MacBook Pro Core2Duo
    CPU
    T7600
    Memory
    3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon X1600
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Internal
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 800
    Hard Drives
    40GB
    Keyboard
    Apple
    Mouse
    Apple
    Internet Speed
    Varies
    Browser
    Various
    Antivirus
    Defender
The superuser instructions are incomplete. I suggest you make a new user as described above but if you want to risk it you can try this (it worked for me but probably the user name is stored elsewhere and I haven't found it as it didn't crash yet).

To rename USER1 to USER2
1. Backup
2. Create a new local admin user called TEMP
3. Sign on as TEMP
4. Rename user folder USER1 to USER2
5. Replace all references to USER1 with USER2 in registry. I had about 50 if I remember correctly.
6. Edit configuration settings .ini files in C:\Users\USER2\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDrive\Settings\ and replace USER1 with USER2 where found.
7. Reboot and sign on as USER2
8. Delete all libraries from file explorer and then recreate default libraries (right click)
9. Delete TEMP user.
10. Delete and recreate all fingerprint data if you use it.

You may have to update default save locations etc depending what other software you have installed.

Alright! This is what I was looking for! A good reason to use the simple method proposed by pcgeek11! XD

Guys thanks a lot! You're super!!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus N550JV-CM160P
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4700HQ @ 2.40Ghz
    Memory
    16 GB ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GT 750M + Intel HD 4600
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD touch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB + HDD 750GB at 7200rpm
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