Re: Switch user not working??

From: Phil (I.fix.probs_at_for.you)
Date: 06/16/04 

Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 10:01:52 -0400

Start, control panel, user accounts, change the way users log on and off,
check: use the welcome screen and use fast user switching.

Then you can switch users by start, log off, or by hitting win key + L.

-Joe wrote:
> I'm using xp Pro.
>
> Help indicates to switch user select START->LOG OFF->Switch User.
>
> I don't get such an option....only Log Off or Cancel.
>
> I have tried from and Admin account as well.
>
> Does something need to be configured for this to work??
>
> -Alex
>
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