Home folder icon has changed ??

My home folder icon has changed from the house to a folder with an applications symbol on it??? The name is still the same(my name)
Can I change it back??? And if so this won't effect any programmes etc will it? Have read somewhere that you should never re name the home folder???

GavRich79,
You should be able to, get info on your home folder. Click on it then type Command + i, you will see a little icon in the top left click it and press the delete key. Although I am curious to why it has changed?
No it shouldn't effect your programs, and No you should never rename your home folder. If there are any changes to any of your programs what would happen is they would act like they did the first time you opened them. All customizations would not exist as well as all content you added would be gone.
Hope that helps,
Weston
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