Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition

Name

Users

Synopsis

The following settings concern user accounts, security, and user policies in Windows XP. See also “Passwords”.

Users, add new user account

Control Panel → User Accounts → Create a new account

Users, advanced account management

Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc); see “Microsoft Management Console” in Chapter 4.

Users, allow fast switching between users

Control Panel → User Accounts → Change the way users log on or off → Use Fast User Switching

Users, group management

Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc); see “Microsoft Management Console” in Chapter 4.

Users, multiple profiles for each user account

Control Panel → System → Advanced tab → User Profiles section → Settings

Users, passwords

See “Passwords”.

Users, registered user

See “Registered User, change” and “Registered User, view”.

Users, security policies

Group Policy (gpedit.msc) → Computer Configuration → Windows Settings → Security Settings → Local Policies → User Rights Assignment

Group Policy (gpedit.msc) → Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → System → User Profiles

Group Policy (gpedit.msc) → User Configuration → Administrative Templates → System → User Profiles

Users, security policies for groups

Group Policy (gpedit.msc) → Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → System → Group Policy

Group Policy (gpedit.msc) → User Configuration → Administrative Templates → System → Group Policy