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I have a laptop with XP Pro (SP2). I set up some time ago but didn't realize
that I created my account as a guest account. Although I can add programs
using the Administrator account, I'd prefer to make my account an
administrator or at least a user. (I am the only person who uses the
laptop). How can I change my existing guest account to a user or
administrator and still retain my files, programs, and login info? BTW, if
it makes a difference, I use the laptop on a home wireless network, an
company VPN account through and internet, and a company wired network. I
also use remote desktop to access my desktop through home network.
 
Sir/Mam,

Actually a guest account cannot be converted to an Administrator or Limited
account..
And i m surprised, how u can install programs with ur guest account as u
said..
plz clarify more so that i may help u..
 
I must have installed programs with the default administrator account. When
I first set up, I didn't use a password or login.

It was only after settting up remote desktop and company network that I
needed to login. At that point I realized I was using a guest account.

Should I merely open a new user account and copy files (my documents,
desktop, etc)? Or are there other settings associated with the account that
I may need?
 
Sir,
ya u may do so that save ur display settings as a theme... right..
and create a new user..
copy all the documents, files u may have.
delete that user only after u have copied everything / every setting to the
new one..

ankit!
 
Thanks.

Ankit said:
Sir,
ya u may do so that save ur display settings as a theme... right..
and create a new user..
copy all the documents, files u may have.
delete that user only after u have copied everything / every setting to the
new one..

ankit!
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JDV said:
Thanks.
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Hi JDV

Ankit is basically right, in that you will have to create a new user
profile, but it's not quite as straightforward as simply copying all
your documents.

Here's an article that gives step-by-step instructions you might like to
take a look at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151

One thing the article doesn't mention: after you have created the new
user account, you must log in to it once, then out again, before going
on to copy over the files.

Let us know how you get on.
 
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