Hi,
I would like to change the account name of the main user (it currently has the generic name "admin") according to Apple's instructions.
I was wondering though if and how this will affect Time Machine. The full name (editable via the user & login system prefs) will remain the same, as well as the computer name in the Sharing prefs.
Will TM create a new backup folder instead of continuing the existing backup?
Thanks
If you change the short user name (home folder name), Time Machine will back it up in full, and prior backups of it won't appear as they used to. But you can still see them, per the pink box in Time Machine - Frequently Asked Question #15A.
If you change the short user name (home folder name), Time Machine will back it up in full, and prior backups of it won't appear as they used to. But you can still see them, per the pink box in Time Machine - Frequently Asked Question #15A.
Changing account name affects Time Machine?
