Windows 11 updates KB5079458 and KB5079464 add a new setup option that lets users choose a custom user folder name.
The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have had forever.
Windows 11 now lets users choose their default user folder name during setup. The new OOBE option fixes the 5-letter folder issue.
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Windows 11 is fixing my biggest complaint with user accounts
It's about time.
Windows 11 KB5079473 is now rolling out as part of Microsoft’s March 2026 Patch Tuesday, and it has up to nine new features, including Emoji 16, Internet Speed Test, Extract all options in Explorer, ...
This past week, Microsoft released the December 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 (KB5072033, KB5071417) and Windows 10 (KB5071546, KB5071544, KB5071543). The new Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 ...
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