Re: User "Administrator" in XP

From: Nepatsfan (nepatsfan_at_SBXXXIX.com)
Date: 08/30/05

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    Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 11:44:45 -0400

    jpas1954 wrote:
    > In recently restoring my crashed machine, I noticed that
    > when the machine was idle, it would go back to the user
    > login screen. I found this tedious as I just wanted it to go
    > to screen saver but stay within the user session. I ran
    > 'control userpasswords2' and de-clicked 'Users must enter a
    > user name and password to use this computer.' (It's a home
    > computer so not worried). Now when I reboot, it brings up a
    > Windows login for Administrator and says, "Unable to log you
    > on because of an account restriction." I can bypass that and
    > log in as Owner or anybody else so it's more cosmetic than
    > anything else.
    >
    > Question - who is this "Administrator?" The account doesn't
    > show up under User Accounts. 'Owner' is the Administrator.
    > Do I care about this account (which appears to be hidden?
    > Should I allow it to log in under the covers? If so, do I
    > have to re-click 'Users must enter a user name and password,
    > etc." Please advise.

    There is a big difference between the Administrator account and
    an account that is a member of the "Administrators group".
    Every Windows XP system has a built-in account named
    Administrator. Once another account that is a "Computer
    Administrator" is created , such as your Owner account, the
    built-in Administrator account becomes hidden. The
    Administrator account comes in handy when you can't logon with
    your regular account. It should only be used in emergencies.

    Now, back to your problem.
    Go back and run control usepasswords2.
    Put the check mark back in the box next to "Users must enter a
    password...".
    Next, remove the check mark and hit the Apply button.
    In the box that pops up enter Owner in the User Name line and
    your password.
    Note: You can leave the password lines blank if your account
    doesn't have a password.
    Click OK twice.
    Reboot and see if you're automatically logged in with the Owner
    account.

    As for the screen saver issue, go to Start -> Control Panel ->
    Display.
    Click on the Screen Saver tab.
    Remove the check mark next to "On resume, password protect".
    On that same page, click the Power button.
    In Power Options, click on the Advanced page.
    Make sure there's no check mark next to "Prompt for password
    when computer resumes from standby".

    Nepatsfan

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