If you routinely share your computer with other people, you will most likely want to create a user profile for each one. This tutorial shows the steps required to create a user account in Windows XP.
Steps
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Step 1. Log in to your computer as an administrator
The computer administrator is able to manage all processes and users on the system. A normal user does not have the permissions to create a new user profile without logging on as an administrator first.
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Step 2. Go to the 'Start' menu and select the 'Control Panel' item
Here you will find all the administration tools.
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Step 3. Select the 'User Account' icon
You will be able to change all settings related to any user profile registered in the system.
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Step 4. Select the 'Create New Account' link
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Step 5. Type your profile name in the field provided
The username will allow you to distinguish your profile from others. When finished, hit the 'Next' button.
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Step 6. Select the type of account you want to create:
administrator or limited. An administrator profile is able to access all computer settings and resources, as opposed to a limited user. Select the relevant radio button, then press the 'Create Account' button.
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Step 7. Choose an image for your user profile
You can select an image from those provided or select one of your personal images.
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Step 8. This is an optional step
If you wish, you can create a login password by typing that choice. On the contrary, don't type anything.
Advice
- For best results, set your user profile image resolution to 48x48 pixels.
- The quickest way to create a user is to go to the command prompt and type the following command 'net user / ADD' username '' (without quotes).
- If you set a login password, don't forget it! Otherwise you will be forced to delete the user profile.