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sanja77 asked in Computers & InternetSecurity · 1 decade ago

I can`t change my name in C:Documents and settings.Is that possible?

I am using wireless network and don`t want my name to be accesible to others.

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    Not when you're logged in to the computer. When you're logged in, some of the files inside Documents and Settings/YourName are used by the system to keep track of things. If you change that foldername, this won't be possible, so it won't allow you to change it.

    As for letting others access that folder, any normal user who use your wireless network won't be able to access your folder unless they have Administrative privileges on your computer. (If you are the only user on your computer, then you are most probably the administrator of the system). So you just have to worry about the people who are in the Administrator's group (Right click on My Computer, select Manage, and in the window that pops up, select Local Users and Groups, and under Groups, doubleclick Administrators... all those blokes there).

    If you still have confidential information, it can still be protected, but that might be too technical. Alternatively, I suggest that you move all confidential stuff into some folder, and use a downloadable tool from a site like downloads.com to lock it with a password.

  • 1 decade ago

    The following assumes some knowledge of the Windows operating system, which, I presume, you are using. If you do not feel comfortable changing settings which might ruin your system, then ignore the rest of this answer.

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    Go to the Control Panel -> Network -> Identification and change the values there.

    As for anyone tracking down your ID from your personal documents, it's not as easy as people think it is, but, by all means, either move the documents to someplace else (i.e., a separate disk drive, partition, and/or folder, or encrypt your information using a "zip" program , or use a word processor program, such as MS-Word, in which you can add a password, at least with most recent versions (you'll have to remember your password for the zip or wp program, so make sure to make it something you'll easily remember; and make sure that you keep the "case" the same, too (e.g., if you enter "ABC" as the password, be aware that "abc" will probably not work!)).

    You can also install "firewall" programs that would alert you if someone tries to access your computer without your knowledge or permission.

    Source(s): Computer programmer for over 30 years with a sideline business of fixing home and business computers.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Normally, that part of your computer isn't shared across a wireless network. If you're still worried, change your username (Control Panel > Users).

    If you can see that part of your computer, from another computer, then it means you are sharing it. It might even mean you're sharing your entire hard disk, which would be a bad thing.

    From Windows Explorer (hold down the Windows key and press "E") go to "My Computer", and right click on "C:".

    Choose "Sharing and Security..." (if this isn't available, "Properties" and then the "Sharing" tab).

    If "Share this folder" is selected, change it to "Do not share this folder".

    Now, within C:, right-click on "Documents and Settings" and check to see if that's shared.

    Then, do the same with your user folders.

    You should see a different icon if a folder is shared (an open hand).

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    5 years ago

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  • CraZy
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    it wont be unless you make yourself shared, aslo there is a folder called Shared Docs, thats they only folder anyone who is on your network and has access can see so just keep it empty..

  • Linds
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    No, as that is a windows folder name and windows prevent syou from changing the names of folders that it created.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    as long as you set the files to be private they can't access it. and you can't change the name of the folder without changing your login username as it will be the same.

  • 1 decade ago

    u might.... cause u can change user name of the computer from like eg. Charlotte to Lotte.... but i dunno really sorry!

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