administrator user account

how can i change the name of the administratir yser acct, in xp pro?
it always comes up now and i want to rename it but do not have that option
and i cant find where to set up ctl alt delete stop
thanks

The answer for both questions is the same, to modify the local group policy
on the computer.
1. Start | Run | mmc
2. File | Add/Remove Snapin...
3. Add...
4. Group Policy Object Editor
5. Add
6. Finish
7. Close
8. Ok
9. Local Computer Policy | Computer Configuration | Windows Settings |
Security Settings | Local Policies | Security Options | Accounts: Rename
administrator account
10. Local Computer Policy | Computer Configuration | Windows Settings |
Security Settings | Local Policies | Security Options | Interactive logon:
Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL

"bill" wrote in message
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how can i change the name of the administratir yser acct, in xp pro?
it always comes up now and i want to rename it but do not have that option
and i cant find where to set up ctl alt delete stop
thanks

That should have been Group Policy rather than Group Policy Ojbect Editor

"bill" wrote in message
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how can i change the name of the administratir yser acct, in xp pro?
it always comes up now and i want to rename it but do not have that option
and i cant find where to set up ctl alt delete stop
thanks

I have the similar problem... I tried what you said and when I got to Finish,
it said that access was denied. It also didn't have just "Group Policy"
My room-matewent out of town and let his brother keep the PC..his brother is
very good with computers, where my roommate is not. I was asked to fix some
problems with it because his brother left town (to where?) I was able to get
to the CTRL + ALT + DEL sing in once.. what do I do now. He has it set up to
where Users have Limited Accounts. I can't Add/Remove, run Defrag, ... Nothing

PLEASE HELP!!
--
Talitha


"Alltel News" wrote:

The answer for both questions is the same, to modify the local group policy
on the computer.
1. Start | Run | mmc
2. File | Add/Remove Snapin...
3. Add...
4. Group Policy Object Editor
5. Add
6. Finish
7. Close
8. Ok
9. Local Computer Policy | Computer Configuration | Windows Settings |
Security Settings | Local Policies | Security Options | Accounts: Rename
administrator account
10. Local Computer Policy | Computer Configuration | Windows Settings |
Security Settings | Local Policies | Security Options | Interactive logon:
Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL

"bill" wrote in message
...

how can i change the name of the administratir yser acct, in xp pro?
it always comes up now and i want to rename it but do not have that option
and i cant find where to set up ctl alt delete stop
thanks

Talitha wrote:

I have the similar problem... I tried what you said and when I got to
Finish, it said that access was denied. It also didn't have just
"Group Policy" My room-matewent out of town and let his brother keep
the PC..his brother is very good with computers, where my roommate is
not. I was asked to fix some problems with it because his brother left
town (to where?) I was able to get to the CTRL + ALT + DEL sing in
once.. what do I do now. He has it set up to where Users have Limited
Accounts. I can't Add/Remove, run Defrag, ... Nothing

PLEASE HELP!!

Have your roommate take the computer to a local professional. You simply
need to smile and tell him/her that you aren't qualified to fix his
machine. Or wait until the brother is back.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

I have the password now, but I have to CTRL + ALT + DEL at Windows start up
screen.... I was able to get there once before I had the pass word, but now I
can't get back. Is there a specific time I to press CTRL + ALT + DEL twice?

--
Talitha


"Malke" wrote:

Talitha wrote:

I have the similar problem... I tried what you said and when I got to
Finish, it said that access was denied. It also didn't have just
"Group Policy" My room-matewent out of town and let his brother keep
the PC..his brother is very good with computers, where my roommate is
not. I was asked to fix some problems with it because his brother left
town (to where?) I was able to get to the CTRL + ALT + DEL sing in
once.. what do I do now. He has it set up to where Users have Limited
Accounts. I can't Add/Remove, run Defrag, ... Nothing

PLEASE HELP!!

Have your roommate take the computer to a local professional. You simply
need to smile and tell him/her that you aren't qualified to fix his
machine. Or wait until the brother is back.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Talitha wrote:

I have the password now, but I have to CTRL + ALT + DEL at Windows
start up screen.... I was able to get there once before I had the pass
word, but now I can't get back. Is there a specific time I to press
CTRL + ALT + DEL twice?


I really don't understand your question or what you are trying to do. If
the computer is set up to require users to press Ctrl-Alt-Del to log
on, do so and type in your user name and password. If you don't want to
have the classic logon box, go to the User Accounts applet and enable
the Welcome Screen.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"