add user in more than one group through user accounts in control panel

[gchandrujs via WindowsKB.com]

Hi,

In windows xp user accounts in control panel, i need to add a user in
different groups. Please advise how to do that
as i dont want to do it in Local users and group in management console.

Is that possible to do the same in user accounts in control panel ?

Thanks in advance

Regards
Chandra

 

[Nightowl]

Hi,

In windows xp user accounts in control panel, i need to add a user in
different groups. Please advise how to do that
as i dont want to do it in Local users and group in management console.

Is that possible to do the same in user accounts in control panel ?

I don't believe so.

You can do it (provided you're an admin) in the userpasswords2 dialog
(Start | Run, type control userpasswords2, OK) by highlighting the name
of the user, clicking the Properties button then choosing the Group
Membership tab.

Another way is, from an admin account, to open a Command window and use
the Net Group or Net Localgroup command. Examples here:
http://www.ss64.com/nt/net_useradmin.html

But why wouldn't you want to use Local Users and Groups?

 

[gchandrujs via WindowsKB.com]

Hi Nightowl,

Thanks for your reply.

By the way, we are in domain having around 1000 PCs. Normally we provide only
Power users group to the standard user.

When we install programming softwares like visual studio .net 2003 and when
user requires their login id to be included both in admin user group and
debug user groups.

So, everytime i am asking them to logoff from their power user id and logging
in with my admin id and giving their requirements in Local users and groups
only. Since the management console is restricted for the users id. Its only
accessible to our adminstator id.

Now, if my question gets clarified i can easily provide their requirements by
saving logoff and logon timing.

I check your options and revert back.

Thanks a lot again.

Hi,

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Is that possible to do the same in user accounts in control panel ?

I don't believe so.

You can do it (provided you're an admin) in the userpasswords2 dialog
(Start | Run, type control userpasswords2, OK) by highlighting the name
of the user, clicking the Properties button then choosing the Group
Membership tab.

Another way is, from an admin account, to open a Command window and use
the Net Group or Net Localgroup command. Examples here:
http://www.ss64.com/nt/net_useradmin.html

But why wouldn't you want to use Local Users and Groups?

 

[gchandrujs via WindowsKB.com]

Hi Nightowl

You can do it (provided you're an admin) in the userpasswords2 dialog
(Start | Run, type control userpasswords2, OK) by highlighting the name
of the user, clicking the Properties button then choosing the Group
Membership tab.

Ref the above quotes in your reply. I would like to brief u with an example
for what i am expecting.

Suppose if an domain user (MarkBouch) needs to be added in this pc in both
the power users group and Debuggers group in that pc. How can i do that when
the user is logged in that pc for the first time. I don't want MarkBouch to
logoff. So i use "control userpasswords2" and when it ask for administrator
user name and password and domain name, i give the details and then i add the
user name using "Add" button. But at the same time, i need to include in more
than one group. Thats my question.

FYI.

Please help.

Hi,

[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]

Is that possible to do the same in user accounts in control panel ?

I don't believe so.

You can do it (provided you're an admin) in the userpasswords2 dialog
(Start | Run, type control userpasswords2, OK) by highlighting the name
of the user, clicking the Properties button then choosing the Group
Membership tab.

Another way is, from an admin account, to open a Command window and use
the Net Group or Net Localgroup command. Examples here:
http://www.ss64.com/nt/net_useradmin.html

But why wouldn't you want to use Local Users and Groups?

 

[Nightowl]

Hi chandra

Yes, I think I understand.

The quickest way to add a user to several groups, if you don't want to
use Local Users and Groups, is to open a command window and use the net
localgroup command.

net localgroup "power users" MarkBouch /add
net localgroup Debuggers MarkBouch /add

You can create the user account in the first place this way, too:
net user [username] [password] /add /active:yes

Unless you have a security policy in place that forbids this, Power
Users can manage local groups, so your users could add themselves to
Debuggers this way without you having to log in as admin and do it for
them. However, I think in your first post you said they also needed to
be members of the Administrators group? If that's so, that's something
they can't do themselves; only an admin has that power.

Having said all that though, it may still be necessary for the user to
log off and on again for the account changes to become active. I'm not
on a domain here so I can't check. I'm sorry I can't help more, but I'm
not an expert on this -- perhaps someone else may be able to help more.

 

[gchandrujs via WindowsKB.com]

Hi Nightowl,

I appreciate your reply and glad to inform you that its worked fine even in
domain environment. I again pleasure to convey my thanks.

Though it might looks unimportant for any readers, your reply is much useful
when we get in trouble or problems while we adding a user in multiple groups.
Your command worked successfully for domain users also.

I just given as you mentioned in your reply as the user is domain user and
when i noticed in user accounts it taken that name as a domain user and
successfully added.

Thanks again. By the way, may i get your personal email id so i will mail
you any other doubts as in future if i post anything here in the forum, it
might be unseen by you.

Thanks again.

Regards
Chandra

Hi chandra

Yes, I think I understand.

The quickest way to add a user to several groups, if you don't want to
use Local Users and Groups, is to open a command window and use the net
localgroup command.

net localgroup "power users" MarkBouch /add
net localgroup Debuggers MarkBouch /add

You can create the user account in the first place this way, too:
net user [username] [password] /add /active:yes

Unless you have a security policy in place that forbids this, Power
Users can manage local groups, so your users could add themselves to
Debuggers this way without you having to log in as admin and do it for
them. However, I think in your first post you said they also needed to
be members of the Administrators group? If that's so, that's something
they can't do themselves; only an admin has that power.

Having said all that though, it may still be necessary for the user to
log off and on again for the account changes to become active. I'm not
on a domain here so I can't check. I'm sorry I can't help more, but I'm
not an expert on this -- perhaps someone else may be able to help more.

Suppose if an domain user (MarkBouch) needs to be added in this pc in both
the power users group and Debuggers group in that pc. How can i do that when

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Please help.

 

[Nightowl]

Hi Chandra

Great, I'm really glad to hear that worked for you and was useful.

You're always welcome to email me (my Reply-To address works but in
all honesty, you'd be far more likely to get an answer from the forum on
anything to do with networking or domains. I'm just a single home user.

I appreciate your reply and glad to inform you that its worked fine even in
domain environment. I again pleasure to convey my thanks.

Though it might looks unimportant for any readers, your reply is much useful
when we get in trouble or problems while we adding a user in multiple groups.
Your command worked successfully for domain users also.

I just given as you mentioned in your reply as the user is domain user and
when i noticed in user accounts it taken that name as a domain user and
successfully added.

Thanks again. By the way, may i get your personal email id so i will mail
you any other doubts as in future if i post anything here in the forum, it
might be unseen by you.

Thanks again.

Regards
Chandra

Hi chandra

Yes, I think I understand.

The quickest way to add a user to several groups, if you don't want to
use Local Users and Groups, is to open a command window and use the net
localgroup command.

net localgroup "power users" MarkBouch /add
net localgroup Debuggers MarkBouch /add

You can create the user account in the first place this way, too:
net user [username] [password] /add /active:yes

Unless you have a security policy in place that forbids this, Power
Users can manage local groups, so your users could add themselves to
Debuggers this way without you having to log in as admin and do it for
them. However, I think in your first post you said they also needed to
be members of the Administrators group? If that's so, that's something
they can't do themselves; only an admin has that power.

Having said all that though, it may still be necessary for the user to
log off and on again for the account changes to become active. I'm not
on a domain here so I can't check. I'm sorry I can't help more, but I'm
not an expert on this -- perhaps someone else may be able to help more.

Suppose if an domain user (MarkBouch) needs to be added in this pc in both
the power users group and Debuggers group in that pc. How can i do that when

[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]

Please help.

 

[Chandra via WindowsKB.com]

Hi Nightowl,

Though you are a home user, it seems you are more strong in the basic
concepts in computers.

Normally, whatever you say, those who are strong in basic things only shine
good and grow n IT.

Thanks a lot.

Regards
Chandra.

Hi Chandra

Great, I'm really glad to hear that worked for you and was useful.

You're always welcome to email me (my Reply-To address works but in
all honesty, you'd be far more likely to get an answer from the forum on
anything to do with networking or domains. I'm just a single home user.

I appreciate your reply and glad to inform you that its worked fine even in
domain environment. I again pleasure to convey my thanks.

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[Nightowl]

Though you are a home user, it seems you are more strong in the basic
concepts in computers.

Normally, whatever you say, those who are strong in basic things only shine
good and grow n IT.

That's a very nice thing to say; thank you, Chandra. I certainly love
computers and there is always something new to learn -- that's why I
read this group. We learn a lot from each other here.

Best wishes,

 

[Chandra via WindowsKB.com]

Hi Nightowl,

Can you see the below URL for which i posted in the windowskb forum and help
me ?

http://www.windowskb.com/Uwe/Forum....und-in-local-user-and-groups#780da48d0b89euwe


Thanks in advance,
Chandra.

 

[Nightowl]

Hi Chandra

I wish I could help, but as I explained I know next to nothing about
networks and domains. The only thing I can suggest is, I noticed in this
article:
<http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs
/en-us/lsm_overview_01.mspx?mfr=true>

it says to right-click Groups, point to All Tasks and then choose Add. .
.. , rather than selecting Add from the console menu. Whether that will
take you to the same place or give you more choices I don't know, as
I've never been part of a domain.

If you don't get an answer here you might want to try:

microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web or
microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage

I'd be interested to know if you solve it. Sorry I can't help more, but
maybe someone else can.

Best wishes,

 

[Chandra via WindowsKB.com]

Hi Nightowl,

Thanks for your reply and i appreciate.

Will revert back once i go through the articles.

Regards
Chandra

 

[Chandra via WindowsKB.com]

Hi Nighowl,

I have another problem.

I am aware that you are not a domain user. Though hope you may have some
solution for my question below.

If a domain user who is logging into a PC for the first time will not have
his user id in any local user group. Also, since he is a domain user, our
group policy restricts him using any system components like mmc, user groups
in control panel etc.,

I want him to add his user name in any local user group (even if its standard
power users doesn't mind). The reason why i am asking this is as i said since
the user logging into that PC for the first time and his user name is not
found in any local user group, we couldn't able to connect his pc remotely
through our Dameware remote control. If his user name is in any local user
group means, we are able to connect.

If i use the net localgroup command (ex. net localgroup "power users" Mark
/add, its saying Access is Denied.

So, everytime we are physically going to his place and adding his user name
in local group.

Is there any other way to add his user name (first time logging user) to any
local user group themselves ?

YOur help will be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Chandra.