I have the computer name set to my name but there is still a the old name left in one location I can't seem to remove. It's the home name. When I go to the hard drive and look to the left at Desktop, Documents, Apps, Home, etc it still shows the old name next to the little house symbol. How do I change this? I'm stumped. Thanks in advanced. Eric
How to change or delete this user name?!?!
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See this Apple KB article which explains how. LINK
A word of caution: The instructions include invoking and using the Root user account. Unless you follow directions carefully, you may lose access to your home folder and data. Before attempting the procedure, make a backup of your entire hard drive. Use cloning software such as Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper. You can also use Time Machine.
A word of caution: The instructions include invoking and using the Root user account. Unless you follow directions carefully, you may lose access to your home folder and data. Before attempting the procedure, make a backup of your entire hard drive. Use cloning software such as Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper. You can also use Time Machine.
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