Computer name cannot be user name in XP SP2?

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Hi there

I am trying to create a user account in Windows XP Pro SP2, and it won't
let me create a user name that is the same as the PC. For some reason
I'm sure I've managed to do it before, but perhaps that's just my
imagination. Any way to set up a user name that is the same as the PC?

E.g.

username= export
PC name = export

Thanks.
 
SAC said:
Hi there

I am trying to create a user account in Windows XP Pro SP2, and it won't
let me create a user name that is the same as the PC. For some reason
I'm sure I've managed to do it before, but perhaps that's just my
imagination. Any way to set up a user name that is the same as the PC?

E.g.

username= export
PC name = export
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See the following KB article for info on why that isn't allowed:

Error Message: The User Name May Not Be the Same as the Computer Name...
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310845
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SAC Admin said:
Hi there

I am trying to create a user account in Windows XP Pro SP2, and it won't
let me create a user name that is the same as the PC. For some reason
I'm sure I've managed to do it before, but perhaps that's just my
imagination. Any way to set up a user name that is the same as the PC?

E.g.

username= export
PC name = export

Thanks.
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Hello, Try one in all capital letters.
Please post if this works.
Take Care.
beamish.
 
SAC said:
Hi there

I am trying to create a user account in Windows XP Pro SP2, and it won't
let me create a user name that is the same as the PC.
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That's correct. WinXP disallows this as a security vulnerability.

For some reason
I'm sure I've managed to do it before, but perhaps that's just my
imagination.
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Earlier operating systems allowed it, but WinXP doesn't.

Any way to set up a user name that is the same as the PC?
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Downgrade to a less secure OS.


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