after adding new user account, doesn't keep my orig. admin.. acct.

[Guest]

After I try to add a user account for my daughter, my Windows XP Pro doesn't
remember the original password protected "administrator" account. After a
re-boot, it doesn't show the account as an option to log into. The computer
simply boots up to the new user account and I can't get back to my
"administrator" account without using the "system restore" function....I'm
confused, please help!

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Mark,

The built-in Administrator account will become Hidden when a admin-level user account is created. However, you should be able to logon as Administrator by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL in Welcome Screen, and typing the Administrator credentials. FYI: The built-in Administrator account should be used as a reserve, and not intended for routine usage.

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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


After I try to add a user account for my daughter, my Windows XP Pro doesn't
remember the original password protected "administrator" account. After a
re-boot, it doesn't show the account as an option to log into. The computer
simply boots up to the new user account and I can't get back to my
"administrator" account without using the "system restore" function....I'm
confused, please help!

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

If you mean 'the' Admin. Account - it should only be used for
troubleshooting. When a new account is added the Admin account will not
show on the logon screen.

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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[Guest]

Oh boy! I've got all my personal settings, preferences, programs, desktop
folders & shortcuts etc., within the administrator account. Any
recommendations?

Mark

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Create another Admin-level user profile (Totally 3 accounts - Administator, Admin-level account 1, and Admin-level account 2). Then, login as Admin-level account 2 and then copy the Administrator profile to Admin-level account 1. This way the user account settings and files can be preserved.

Use this as the example: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/dupprofile.htm

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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


Oh boy! I've got all my personal settings, preferences, programs, desktop
folders & shortcuts etc., within the administrator account. Any
recommendations?

Mark

 

[Guest]

Please see http://www.websolutionpro.com and take a look at the Windows XP
Themes post for some tips and more information concerning this issue.

Pete, MCP

 

[Guest]

I don't see how to copy...in the example link you sent, it directs me to
click on an "advanced" tab. I don't see an advanced tab within the control
panel applet...

Mark

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Control Panel > "System" applet.

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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


I don't see how to copy...in the example link you sent, it directs me to
click on an "advanced" tab. I don't see an advanced tab within the control
panel applet...

Mark

 

[Bruce Chambers]

After I try to add a user account for my daughter, my Windows XP Pro doesn't
remember the original password protected "administrator" account. After a
re-boot, it doesn't show the account as an option to log into. The computer
simply boots up to the new user account and I can't get back to my
"administrator" account without using the "system restore" function....I'm
confused, please help!

As you've learned, once any additional user accounts have been
created, the Administrator account will no longer be displayed on the
Welcome Screen. This is a default security feature. By design, the
only way to log into the Administrator account of WinXP Home is to
reboot into Safe Mode. For WinXP Pro, pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL twice at
the Welcome Screen will produce the standard login dialog box.

The built-in Administrator account really isn't intended to be
used for day-to-day normal use. The standard security practice is to
set a strong password on it and use it only to create another account
for regular use, reserving the Administrator account as a "back door"
in case something corrupts your regular account(s).

A wiser course of action would be to create another user account
for your daily use, as you say you've done, and copy desired the files
and settings from the Administrator account to this newly created user
profile.

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151


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Bruce Chambers

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