Log-on password

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Hi

I am using Windows XP Pro. When I purchased my laptop last year, someone
transferred all my settings and files from my old laptop. I find that I
have to log on as user, not Administrator. That has not been a problem.
However, I now wish to change the user password and would prefer that I be
the Administrator rather than the user - after all, I am the only person
using my laptop and all the files are mine. Is this possible, and, if so,
how do I go about it? I am terrified of locking myself out of all my files!
Also, I would like to set up a guest account which my overseas friends can
use when they visit. Any assistance would be most appreciated. Many
thanks. Trish
 
Trish said:
Hi

I am using Windows XP Pro. When I purchased my laptop last year, someone
transferred all my settings and files from my old laptop. I find that I
have to log on as user, not Administrator. That has not been a problem.
However, I now wish to change the user password and would prefer that I be
the Administrator rather than the user - after all, I am the only person
using my laptop and all the files are mine.
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If you are referring to the built-in Administrator account, then don't.
Please be aware that it is VERY BAD PRACTICE to use the built-in
Administrator account on a day-to-day basis and as your only account on the
computer. If the account gets corrupted, as it may well do, then your ONLY
way into the machine is by doing a repair install of XP. Continue to use
your User account (see below), leaving the built-in Administrator account
for emergency access only.

Is this possible, and, if so,
how do I go about it? I am terrified of locking myself out of all my
files!
Also, I would like to set up a guest account which my overseas friends can
use when they visit. Any assistance would be most appreciated. Many
thanks. Trish
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The easiest way is to log on as The Administrator (Press Ctl-Alt-Del twice
at the welcome screen) and change your User account from Limited to
Administrator. Be aware that doing this lessens your security to a certain
extent.
 
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