On a family mac I set up the first original account (admin) with name 1, then later changed it to name 2 while downgrading it to a standard account. This done after creating a new admin account and several other standard accounts.
Now, the account is using name 2 while its user home folder is still using name 1.
Things are working fine, just a minor annoyance and potential source of confusion for family members using the machine.
I would like to clear it up, but I know it can be risky using the root user to change the name of that folder, which I know how to do but don't want to risk it.
Any other options? Advice?
If there are no safe alternatives I am likely not going to take any action.
I am most curious about exactly how and why this happened.
thanks!
Now, the account is using name 2 while its user home folder is still using name 1.
Things are working fine, just a minor annoyance and potential source of confusion for family members using the machine.
I would like to clear it up, but I know it can be risky using the root user to change the name of that folder, which I know how to do but don't want to risk it.
Any other options? Advice?
If there are no safe alternatives I am likely not going to take any action.
I am most curious about exactly how and why this happened.
thanks!
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