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Windows 10 - User Name in Control panel does not match name of folder

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Using Windows 10 Home version.  My user name in the Control Panel is Rowby.  But in WIndows Explorer, in the User Folder I have a different name.  The name "Rowby" does not exist in the User folder.  How can I change the folder so that it matches my User Name Rowby.

I don't see any place to do that in the control panel.   Perhaps I need to edit the Registry?

Thanks!
Rowby
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Did you rename your user name?
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Hi Obaid,

Thanks for helping.

I don't know how it happened.  I did not rename my user name. It's a relatively new computer.  The name of the User is "Giga". (I have a Gigabyte computer).  But in the user control panel there  is no user named  Giga"".

 But my username "Rowby" is there.   I see no place in "Rowby" to change the (i guess) properties so that its folder name is also "Rowby".

Very weird! :)

Rowby
Are you using a Microsoft Account and does the name reflect your Microsoft Account?
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I will suggest, create a backup before taking any step!
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Thanks all.  I was able to change the user name.  And now things are back to WIndows Normal. :)

Rowby