Single User structure

[jowilker]

Hello, My name is John and this is my first post here.

I am using a single user machine, that has the printer and scanner
connected to it with two other computers in our home using those by
wireless network connection.

I was having admin issues (or the lack) so I just busted down and
rebuilt my hdd. I am about complete with the new install but want to
get advice before I go any further.

I set a password for the admin.
I created a second administrator account and gave it a password. (lets
call it xp2.)

I (think) I want to create and use an autologin default user for
everyday use (no password). (lets call it me) I am somewhat confused
(very easy for me) on how best to setup and run the daily use profile
(me).

I have loaded everything so far in the default administrator user
profile. When I logged on with the (me) user profile, and clicked on
Netscape to check mail, it wanted to set up a new account.

Should I delete the programs and reload them under (me) and use (xp2)
for oversite administration or is there a better way. I read earlier
today that it is not good to run in an admin. account mode.

What's the suggestions from the informed minds here??

thanks

John

 

[Galen]

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Hello, My name is John and this is my first post here.

I am using a single user machine, that has the printer and scanner
connected to it with two other computers in our home using those by
wireless network connection.

I was having admin issues (or the lack) so I just busted down and
rebuilt my hdd. I am about complete with the new install but want to
get advice before I go any further.

I set a password for the admin.
I created a second administrator account and gave it a password. (lets
call it xp2.)

I (think) I want to create and use an autologin default user for
everyday use (no password). (lets call it me) I am somewhat confused
(very easy for me) on how best to setup and run the daily use profile
(me).

I have loaded everything so far in the default administrator user
profile. When I logged on with the (me) user profile, and clicked on
Netscape to check mail, it wanted to set up a new account.

Should I delete the programs and reload them under (me) and use (xp2)
for oversite administration or is there a better way. I read earlier
today that it is not good to run in an admin. account mode.

What's the suggestions from the informed minds here??

thanks

John

Nah, just copy the shortcuts in the profile from xp2 to the me folders. The
link below is for currupt profiles, this isn't corrupt, but the process is
basically the same.

Corrupted Profile: Windows XP :
http://kgiii.info/windows/XP/general/corruptprofile.html

If you had an option when installing the application(s) to install it for
all users and selected it during the installation process then the shortcut
will already be in the new account.

--
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
http://dts-l.org/

"A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the
furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the
lumber-room of his library where he can get it if he wants it."

Sherlock Holmes