rename macintosh hd

bjb2810 wrote:

ah, so now i see i am actually trying to change the user name so Macintosh HD > Users > Ilona

When i click and select get info it wont let me change the user name to mine?

That clarifies what you are attempting to change. You can use the steps listed in: Change the name of your macOS user account and home folder - Apple Support, but please heed the warning listed...

"Because doing this incorrectly could damage your account and prevent you from logging in, you should back up your important data before proceeding."

Your partner should have prepared the computer to be given away by following this Apple article:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065

I highly recommend you do this so the OS is clean and only your stuff is on the computer.

Just click on the name field of the "Macintosh HD," when the color of the name field is "bolded," click again, and enter your desired name.

You can also right-click on the Macintosh HD, select "Get Info," and change the name in the "Name & Extension" field of the Info window.

bjb2810 wrote:

I tried it in Finder and its greyed out so I cant do it?

Are you using an "Administrator Account?"

bjb2810 wrote:

I believe I am

So, describe what happens if you right-click on the Macintosh HD, select "Get Info," and try to change the name in the "Name & Extension" field of the Info window.

You may also want to consult: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251264870