Windows.XP.in.a.Nutshell.1002005.2Ed [Electronic resources]

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