Re: administrator user not seen on log-in screen

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michael wrote:
From the "computer management" utility I can see there are 2 users
from the administrators group (the default administrator account and
"mike"). The only accounts that appear on the log-in screen are
"mike" and "guest". If I want to delete "mike" I need to do it from
the "administrator" account but I can't access it.
How do I make this account visible?

OS: winxp pro service pack 2

AGreen BHM has told you how to access the Administrator account, if you do
go ahead and delete "mike" make sure you create another user for day-to-day
use DO NOT use the built-in Administrator account for day-to-day use.


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