Only Two User Account Types?

[Abby Hayes]

Hi,

I'm trying to network a Mac and a PC. On my PC with XP SP2, I only have
two account types: Computer Administrator and Limited. How do I get back
the other types (ie. Guest and so on)?


Thanks

 

[Gordon]

Hi,

I'm trying to network a Mac and a PC. On my PC with XP SP2, I only
have two account types: Computer Administrator and Limited. How do I
get back the other types (ie. Guest and so on)?


Thanks

Right-click on My Computer and choose "Manage". Click on Users and Groups.

BTW, don't activate the Guest Account. If you need another account for
access, set up a limited User account instead.

 

[Abby Hayes]

Hi Gordon,

Thanks. I went there and created a new user. I still can't designate the
user as a Power User. The Limited User can't write to the shared drive
which is what I need to do. Any pointers here?


Thanks,
Abby

 

[Gordon]

Hi Gordon,

Thanks. I went there and created a new user. I still can't designate
the user as a Power User.

What happens when you try? Are you logged in on an account with Admin
rights?

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Power User is only available in WinXP Pro, not in Home. Change permissions
on the share drive to get the limited users the ability to write.

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org