Re: User "Administrator" in XP

From: jpas1954 (jpas1954_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/30/05 

Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 09:07:05 -0700

Ok, that worked. Thanks

"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> 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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