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I changed the short name on one of my user accounts. Now when I log in as that user, all the files associated are gone. Any ideas?

I changed the short name on one of my user accounts. Now when I log in as that user, all the files associated are gone. Any ideas?

MacBook, iOS 5

Posted on Feb 17, 2013 3:13 PM

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Feb 17, 2013 3:38 PM in response to elfachero3

How to change user account name or home directory name:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1428

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3872

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I changed the short name on one of my user accounts. Now when I log in as that user, all the files associated are gone. Any ideas?

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