Special identities in XP

Hi



I need to configure the adminsitration rights for a computer for the first
time and I don't understand the paragraph below.

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Following are some of the special identities in Windows XP that are similar
to groups, but to which users are automatically added depending on how they
access the computer. You cannot add users to these groups manually, but you
can assign permissions to them.

.. Anonymous Logon - Users that connected without logging on to the computer.
.. Authenticated Users - Users that connected and are authenticated by the
local computer. Does not include the Guest account.
.. Everyone - Includes Authenticated Users and Guest.
.. Interactive - User that logged on locally or through a Remote Desktop
connection.
.. Network - Users that connected over the network and are logged on to the
local computer.

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My problem is that I can't see how an authenticated user can access a
computer if he is not a guest or doesn't have an account.

How does he authenticate himself then?

Similar question for anonymous logon. How can someone log in who hasn't got
an account and is not invited as a 'guest'.

Thanks in advance

Dave Neve



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