Custom Windows Directory Name

[Bungo Pony]

When I was using Win9x, I was able to customize the name of my Windows directory (and it was never just "Windows"). With Win2k, the forced name for the Windows directory is "WinNT".

When I could choose my own directory name, I had much less problems with spyware, trojans, and viruses. I was able to keep a Windows installation running for years. With Win2k, I've had many, many problems with this crap getting into my PC, and it hasn't even been installed for a full year yet. I hate running system-resource-hogging software in order to keep all the garbage out.

Is there any possible way to custom-name your Windows directory in Win2k?

[Joeb454]

I've never EVER thought of doing that

EDIT: No I don't know if you can do that, but still, thanks for telling me you could do that in Win98

[kerry_s]

i doubt it, even in XP you can't change the name. what methods are you using for defense? for example i use spywareblaster & a host block list to block most of the bad, then i just use my common since for anything i might download, if i'm not sure i'll usually use housecall the online scanner to check it out. i also rarely if ever use IE. i'm not running any antivirus, antspyware, etc...i am using a firewall, both software and router. like you i just couldn't take the bloat of running protection, my laptops only 450mhz 256ram running xp pro sp2 corp, so i just trim out what i don't need.