Re: My kids made user accounts!

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Thanks for the assistance. Oh believe me-this computer is locked in my
bedroom now. I don't know why she did it-she's never touched it before.
Kids :(

Thanks again for the advice.
Jamie

"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

Jaime wrote:
My daughter made 2 user accounts and she will not tell me the passwords to
them. How do I remove them and set up my own so she can't get on the
computer? I have Windows XP Home Edition on an EMachine. I only use the
computer for typing documents for school. No internet access or anything.

Thanks,
Jaime


Simply log in using the built-in Administrator account (which
cannot be deleted) and modify the desired account(s) and use Start > Run
> "control userpasswords2" to modify the desired account(s). By
design, the only way to log into the Administrator account of WinXP Home
is to reboot into Safe Mode. For WinXP Pro, pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL twice
at the Welcome Screen will produce the standard login dialog box.

The built-in Administrator account really isn't intended to be used for
day-to-day normal use. The standard security practice is to rename the
account, set a strong password on it, and use it only to create another
account for regular use, reserving the Administrator account as a "back
door" in case something corrupts your regular account(s).

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

HOW TO Use the Internet Explorer 6 Content Advisor to Control Access
to Web Sites in Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310401

Protect Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp

For some requirements, you may find it easier to invest in a
3rd-party solution, such as NetNanny or CyberPatrol.

You need to be aware, however, that *NO* technical or software
solution is fool-proof, and _none_ can ever adequately take the place of
live adult supervision. If youcannot trust your child to
safely/properly use the computer without supervision, you may have to
consider limiting her access to it.


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