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I have a user name that I must rename in AD (2008). &nbsp;In AD I understand how to rename, and have user sign on to XP with new username.<br />
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This part works, but the Documents and Settings still shows old name. &nbsp;Is there a means to rename the old name to the new name, without causing a lot a grief?
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I have a user name that I must rename in AD (2008).  In AD I understand how to rename, and have user sign on to XP with new username.

This part works, but the Documents and Settings still shows old name.  Is there a means to rename the old name to the new name, without causing a lot a grief?

Rename My Documents for user

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