Re: Please explain accounts in XP

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From: Sky King (skyking_at_mvps.org)
Date: 12/09/04


Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 08:43:51 -0600

Jim wrote:
> Someone once tried to explain to me how many accounts get set up with
> a fresh install, but considering it's only me who uses the PC do I
> need all these accounts (admin etc) can I just not set pc up with me
> and no need for password so I just go into desktop, I know some
> people will say it's not safe but it's my home PC so nobody else uses
> it.

Hi, Jim;

Check out http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=282866 for how to remove your
password and enable XP to log you in automatically.

As for the other accounts, I'm guessing you mean the ~4 others listed in the
Computer Management, Local Users screen. Probably best to leave those as
they are (be sure to leave Guest disabled).

-- 
...Sky
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