B
Bob
I am the only one who uses my computor. I want to logon each time as system
adminstrator. How can I set this up?
Bob
adminstrator. How can I set this up?
Bob
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Ramesh [MVP]
Bob,
Click Start, Run and type "control userpasswords2", and click Ok.
Uncheck "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" option, and click Ok.
Configure Windows XP to Automatically Login
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Autologon.htm
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
I am the only one who uses my computor. I want to logon each time as system
adminstrator. How can I set this up?
Bob
Click Start, Run and type "control userpasswords2", and click Ok.
Uncheck "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" option, and click Ok.
Configure Windows XP to Automatically Login
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Autologon.htm
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
I am the only one who uses my computor. I want to logon each time as system
adminstrator. How can I set this up?
Bob
G
Gordon
-----Original Message-----
I am the only one who uses my computor. I want to logon each time as system
adminstrator. How can I set this up?
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
N
Nick
why bother since your the only one...
R
Ramesh [MVP]
Totally agree to your point, Gordon. But the OP might be referring to his account [admin equivalent] as they say "I am the only one who uses my computor". But, I can see your point here.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Gordon said:-----Original Message-----
I am the only one who uses my computor. I want to logon each time as system
adminstrator. How can I set this up?
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
R
Ramesh [MVP]
And that a default user account [other than the built-in Administrator] would be present.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Totally agree to your point, Gordon. But the OP might be referring to his account [admin equivalent] as they say "I am the only one who uses my computor". But, I can see your point here.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Totally agree to your point, Gordon. But the OP might be referring to his account [admin equivalent] as they say "I am the only one who uses my computor". But, I can see your point here.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Gordon said:-----Original Message-----
I am the only one who uses my computor. I want to logon each time as system
adminstrator. How can I set this up?
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
B
Bob
Ramesh,
How do I set up the "user" account to have the same rights as the
administrator. I've tried to do that and have not succeeded. For instance
the administrator can look at the tempory internet/content.ie5/numered
folders, while the user cannot. I want the user to be able to look at the
same files as the administrator. There are a lot of files that the user gets
a "no access" flag.
any thoughts?
Thanks,
Bob
And that a default user account [other than the built-in Administrator]
would be present.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Totally agree to your point, Gordon. But the OP might be referring to his
account [admin equivalent] as they say "I am the only one who uses my
computor". But, I can see your point here.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
How do I set up the "user" account to have the same rights as the
administrator. I've tried to do that and have not succeeded. For instance
the administrator can look at the tempory internet/content.ie5/numered
folders, while the user cannot. I want the user to be able to look at the
same files as the administrator. There are a lot of files that the user gets
a "no access" flag.
any thoughts?
Thanks,
Bob
And that a default user account [other than the built-in Administrator]
would be present.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Totally agree to your point, Gordon. But the OP might be referring to his
account [admin equivalent] as they say "I am the only one who uses my
computor". But, I can see your point here.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
-----Original Message-----
I am the only one who uses my computor. I want to logon each time as system
adminstrator. How can I set this up?
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
W
wojo
My setup has 2 user accounts that have administrator priveledges and there
are no files or folders I can't navigate or manipulate that I have run into
except, of course, for system files in use etc...
are no files or folders I can't navigate or manipulate that I have run into
except, of course, for system files in use etc...
Bob said:Ramesh,
How do I set up the "user" account to have the same rights as the
administrator. I've tried to do that and have not succeeded. For instance
the administrator can look at the tempory internet/content.ie5/numered
folders, while the user cannot. I want the user to be able to look at the
same files as the administrator. There are a lot of files that the user gets
a "no access" flag.
any thoughts?
Thanks,
Bob
And that a default user account [other than the built-in Administrator]
would be present.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Totally agree to your point, Gordon. But the OP might be referring to his
account [admin equivalent] as they say "I am the only one who uses my
computor". But, I can see your point here.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
-----Original Message-----
I am the only one who uses my computor. I want to logon each time as system
adminstrator. How can I set this up?
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
R
Ramesh [MVP]
You can create/change the user account type to Administrator, via Control Panel User accounts.
These folders will be present in each user profile.
Which files/folders? You may need to take ownership of those files.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Ramesh,
How do I set up the "user" account to have the same rights as the
administrator. I've tried to do that and have not succeeded. For instance
the administrator can look at the tempory internet/content.ie5/numered
folders, while the user cannot. I want the user to be able to look at the
same files as the administrator. There are a lot of files that the user gets
a "no access" flag.
any thoughts?
Thanks,
Bob
And that a default user account [other than the built-in Administrator]
would be present.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Totally agree to your point, Gordon. But the OP might be referring to his
account [admin equivalent] as they say "I am the only one who uses my
computor". But, I can see your point here.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
These folders will be present in each user profile.
Which files/folders? You may need to take ownership of those files.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Ramesh,
How do I set up the "user" account to have the same rights as the
administrator. I've tried to do that and have not succeeded. For instance
the administrator can look at the tempory internet/content.ie5/numered
folders, while the user cannot. I want the user to be able to look at the
same files as the administrator. There are a lot of files that the user gets
a "no access" flag.
any thoughts?
Thanks,
Bob
And that a default user account [other than the built-in Administrator]
would be present.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Totally agree to your point, Gordon. But the OP might be referring to his
account [admin equivalent] as they say "I am the only one who uses my
computor". But, I can see your point here.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
-----Original Message-----
I am the only one who uses my computor. I want to logon each time as system
adminstrator. How can I set this up?
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
N
News
Ramesh,
Let me give you two examples and the reason for the original inquiry.
1.) The folder id90fd68etc, sub folder SP2, when accessed by the user "Bob",
listed in the adminstrator group, gets a "access denied" flag. When accessed
after logging on as adminstrator, I get access, a sub folder SP2 and another
subfolder Update.
2.) I have moved the Temporary Internet Files to the C:\ location. When I
endeavor to access the folder C:\Temporary Internet Files, as user "Bob" I
can't find any subfolders. When accessing the same folder as adminstrator I
get 5 subfolders, one of which is content.ie5, which contains 4 subfolders
and the index.dat file.
When logged on as user "Bob" I see the folder c:\System Volume Information
folder. (which has a virus infected file (per symamtec scan) A0000394.com.
When I try to access this folder I get a "access is denied' flag. When I log
on as adminstrator The System Volume Information folder is "not" there?
Thanks for your help'
Bob
You can create/change the user account type to Administrator, via Control
Panel User accounts.
These folders will be present in each user profile.
Which files/folders? You may need to take ownership of those files.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Ramesh,
How do I set up the "user" account to have the same rights as the
administrator. I've tried to do that and have not succeeded. For instance
the administrator can look at the tempory internet/content.ie5/numered
folders, while the user cannot. I want the user to be able to look at the
same files as the administrator. There are a lot of files that the user gets
a "no access" flag.
any thoughts?
Thanks,
Bob
And that a default user account [other than the built-in Administrator]
would be present.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Totally agree to your point, Gordon. But the OP might be referring to his
account [admin equivalent] as they say "I am the only one who uses my
computor". But, I can see your point here.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
Let me give you two examples and the reason for the original inquiry.
1.) The folder id90fd68etc, sub folder SP2, when accessed by the user "Bob",
listed in the adminstrator group, gets a "access denied" flag. When accessed
after logging on as adminstrator, I get access, a sub folder SP2 and another
subfolder Update.
2.) I have moved the Temporary Internet Files to the C:\ location. When I
endeavor to access the folder C:\Temporary Internet Files, as user "Bob" I
can't find any subfolders. When accessing the same folder as adminstrator I
get 5 subfolders, one of which is content.ie5, which contains 4 subfolders
and the index.dat file.
When logged on as user "Bob" I see the folder c:\System Volume Information
folder. (which has a virus infected file (per symamtec scan) A0000394.com.
When I try to access this folder I get a "access is denied' flag. When I log
on as adminstrator The System Volume Information folder is "not" there?
Thanks for your help'
Bob
You can create/change the user account type to Administrator, via Control
Panel User accounts.
These folders will be present in each user profile.
Which files/folders? You may need to take ownership of those files.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Ramesh,
How do I set up the "user" account to have the same rights as the
administrator. I've tried to do that and have not succeeded. For instance
the administrator can look at the tempory internet/content.ie5/numered
folders, while the user cannot. I want the user to be able to look at the
same files as the administrator. There are a lot of files that the user gets
a "no access" flag.
any thoughts?
Thanks,
Bob
And that a default user account [other than the built-in Administrator]
would be present.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Totally agree to your point, Gordon. But the OP might be referring to his
account [admin equivalent] as they say "I am the only one who uses my
computor". But, I can see your point here.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
-----Original Message-----
I am the only one who uses my computor. I want to logon each time as system
adminstrator. How can I set this up?
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
R
Ramesh [MVP]
HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&sd=tech
HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Ramesh,
Let me give you two examples and the reason for the original inquiry.
1.) The folder id90fd68etc, sub folder SP2, when accessed by the user "Bob",
listed in the adminstrator group, gets a "access denied" flag. When accessed
after logging on as adminstrator, I get access, a sub folder SP2 and another
subfolder Update.
2.) I have moved the Temporary Internet Files to the C:\ location. When I
endeavor to access the folder C:\Temporary Internet Files, as user "Bob" I
can't find any subfolders. When accessing the same folder as adminstrator I
get 5 subfolders, one of which is content.ie5, which contains 4 subfolders
and the index.dat file.
When logged on as user "Bob" I see the folder c:\System Volume Information
folder. (which has a virus infected file (per symamtec scan) A0000394.com.
When I try to access this folder I get a "access is denied' flag. When I log
on as adminstrator The System Volume Information folder is "not" there?
Thanks for your help'
Bob
You can create/change the user account type to Administrator, via Control
Panel User accounts.
These folders will be present in each user profile.
Which files/folders? You may need to take ownership of those files.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Ramesh,
How do I set up the "user" account to have the same rights as the
administrator. I've tried to do that and have not succeeded. For instance
the administrator can look at the tempory internet/content.ie5/numered
folders, while the user cannot. I want the user to be able to look at the
same files as the administrator. There are a lot of files that the user gets
a "no access" flag.
any thoughts?
Thanks,
Bob
And that a default user account [other than the built-in Administrator]
would be present.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Totally agree to your point, Gordon. But the OP might be referring to his
account [admin equivalent] as they say "I am the only one who uses my
computor". But, I can see your point here.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&sd=tech
HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Ramesh,
Let me give you two examples and the reason for the original inquiry.
1.) The folder id90fd68etc, sub folder SP2, when accessed by the user "Bob",
listed in the adminstrator group, gets a "access denied" flag. When accessed
after logging on as adminstrator, I get access, a sub folder SP2 and another
subfolder Update.
2.) I have moved the Temporary Internet Files to the C:\ location. When I
endeavor to access the folder C:\Temporary Internet Files, as user "Bob" I
can't find any subfolders. When accessing the same folder as adminstrator I
get 5 subfolders, one of which is content.ie5, which contains 4 subfolders
and the index.dat file.
When logged on as user "Bob" I see the folder c:\System Volume Information
folder. (which has a virus infected file (per symamtec scan) A0000394.com.
When I try to access this folder I get a "access is denied' flag. When I log
on as adminstrator The System Volume Information folder is "not" there?
Thanks for your help'
Bob
You can create/change the user account type to Administrator, via Control
Panel User accounts.
These folders will be present in each user profile.
Which files/folders? You may need to take ownership of those files.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Ramesh,
How do I set up the "user" account to have the same rights as the
administrator. I've tried to do that and have not succeeded. For instance
the administrator can look at the tempory internet/content.ie5/numered
folders, while the user cannot. I want the user to be able to look at the
same files as the administrator. There are a lot of files that the user gets
a "no access" flag.
any thoughts?
Thanks,
Bob
And that a default user account [other than the built-in Administrator]
would be present.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
Totally agree to your point, Gordon. But the OP might be referring to his
account [admin equivalent] as they say "I am the only one who uses my
computor". But, I can see your point here.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
-----Original Message-----
I am the only one who uses my computor. I want to logon each time as system
adminstrator. How can I set this up?
it is NOT good practice to use the built-in Administrator
log in for every day use. This is your ONLY way of
accessing your machine if your user log-in goes belly up
short of a repair install. Create a user account, give it
admin rights and THEN do what Ramesh advised. I am
surprised that Ramesh, being MVP did not mention this.
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