Re: How can I delete and disable user profiles in WinXP PRO?(if po

From: oilfieldhottie (oilfieldhottie_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/05/05 

Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 17:47:06 -0800

Dear Shenan (cool name!),

Thanks for the info and the good links. What can you tell me about
Assigning a Mandatory Profile in XP? Would this help my situation?

oilfieldhottie

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> oilfieldhottie wrote:
> > I run WinXP Pro on my home PC and I am the only person who uses or
> > even touches this machine. I would like to know if there is any way
> > to disable/delete user profiles. I would like to get rid of all user
> > profiles, user groups, etc... so that when I logon I see one instance
> > of all folders (i.e. My documents, My Music, My Pictures, etc...). I
> > will still have two different accounts for myself, the Administrator
> > acct. and a Power User acct. since I generally don't like to work
> > online in the Administrator account. I want the same profile and
> > folders and files to be displayed for either account. I want to get
> > rid of those other folders like "all users", "NT user" and all of
> > that other user group junk that I don't use and don't need. If anyone
> > knows how I can do this or if it is even possible in XP PRO please
> > share this info with me so my stress level can be greatly reduced!
> > I just installed a new hard drive so I want to do this before I get
> > it loaded up with a bunch of B.S. while it is still fresh.
>
> Short answer: No.
> Longer Answer:
>
> Windows XP is a multi-user OS, even when used by one person only, the
> fundamentals don't change.
>
> Documents and Settings is the directory that contains your user
> information/documents/etc. It also contains a few extra directories used by
> Windows.
>
> One is "Default User" - This is used whenever a new account is created. It
> bases the initial setup of that account off this directory.
>
> Another is "All Users" - This is used by.. all users. If you want something
> to appear on the desktop of every user of the machine, you put it on this
> users desktop (in the desktop folder.) Etc.
>
> You may also see "Administrator" - depending on your setup, this is the
> original administrator user and if you know that account's password, you
> should leave him alone and use him only in an emergency.
>
> You could also (if you have it where you can see ALL files) see
> "LocalService" and "NetworkService" folders. These are service accounts,
> normally unused by the standard user.
>
> How To Create a Custom Default User Profile
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319974
>
> HOW TO: Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279783
>
> HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
> Folders in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308419
>
> Doug's Windows XP Security Console
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
>
>

Relevant Pages

  • Account Unknown User Profile
    ... see Help and Support Center at ... Windows cannot load the locally stored profile. ... the administrator account I get this following error: ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: User name assigned to a new profile!
    ... Windows explorer shows that my folders and files are still there, ... Windows cannot load the locally stored profile. ... Where is his account? ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: User name assigned to a new profile!
    ... Windows explorer shows that my folders and files are still there, ... Windows cannot load the locally stored profile. ... Where is his account? ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • RE: Migration client issues
    ... You may use logon script to copy profile or my favorites to the new ... In Windows NT 4.0, locally cached profiles are stored as a subfolder of the ... Regardless of whether the user logs on to a local account or an account ... Description of Windows 2000 User Account and Profile Migration ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.migration)
  • Re: How to re-access Default Administrator Account?
    ... Shenan Stanley wrote: ... default 'Administator' account has been removed from the Start-up ... Windows XP Home Edition would require one to boot into Safe Mode to ... access the "Administrator" account. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)