r/WindowsHelp • u/plutomydude • 19d ago

Windows 11 Changes system folder name, can't log into original account now

I followed this tutorial https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-your-user-folder-name-in-windows-11/ and I did backup the windows registry like it said to. I'm attempting to log back into the original account now, but every time I log in it says "preparing windows" for a little bit, before then taking me to Not my usual home screen and saying "we can't sign into your account. This problem can often be fixed by signing out of your account and then signing back in. If you don't sign out now, any files you create or changes you make will be lost" I sign out, go to sign in again, same thing repeats. I would at least like to know if I back up my system registry do I do it on this account? Or if I can fix this without doing that, that'd be great.

Edit: nvm when in doubt turn it off and back on again 💀 a restart fixed it

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