Re: Single User structure

From: Galen (galennews_at_gmail.com)
Date: 10/28/05


Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:02:25 -0400

In news:jowilker.1xlsqn@pcbanter.net,
jowilker <jowilker.1xlsqn@pcbanter.net> had this to say:

 My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

> Hello, My name is John and this is my first post here.
>
> I am using a single user machine, that has the printer and scanner
> connected to it with two other computers in our home using those by
> wireless network connection.
>
> I was having admin issues (or the lack) so I just busted down and
> rebuilt my hdd. I am about complete with the new install but want to
> get advice before I go any further.
>
> I set a password for the admin.
> I created a second administrator account and gave it a password. (lets
> call it xp2.)
>
> I (think) I want to create and use an autologin default user for
> everyday use (no password). (lets call it me) I am somewhat confused
> (very easy for me) on how best to setup and run the daily use profile
> (me).
>
> I have loaded everything so far in the default administrator user
> profile. When I logged on with the (me) user profile, and clicked on
> Netscape to check mail, it wanted to set up a new account.
>
> Should I delete the programs and reload them under (me) and use (xp2)
> for oversite administration or is there a better way. I read earlier
> today that it is not good to run in an admin. account mode.
>
> What's the suggestions from the informed minds here??
>
> thanks
>
> John

Nah, just copy the shortcuts in the profile from xp2 to the me folders. The
link below is for currupt profiles, this isn't corrupt, but the process is
basically the same.

Corrupted Profile: Windows XP :
http://kgiii.info/windows/XP/general/corruptprofile.html

If you had an option when installing the application(s) to install it for
all users and selected it during the installation process then the shortcut
will already be in the new account.

-- 
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
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