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Manage Local Users

Manage local users

  • Create a local user account

  • Reset the password for a local user account

  • Disable or activate a local user account

  • Delete a local user account

  • Rename a local user account

  • Assign a logon script to a local user account

  • Assign a home folder to a local user account


Table Of Contents

  • Local Users and Groups
    • Local Users and Groups best practices
    • How To...
      • Run a program with administrative credentials
      • Manage Local Users
        • Create a local user account
        • Reset the password for a local user account
        • Disable or activate a local user account
        • Delete a local user account
        • Rename a local user account
        • Assign a logon script to a local user account
        • Assign a home folder to a local user account
      • Manage Local Groups
        • Create a local group
        • Add a member to a local group
        • Identify members of a local group
        • Delete a local group
    • Concepts
      • Understanding Local Users and Groups
        • Local Users and Groups overview
        • Local user accounts
        • Default local groups
      • Administering Local Users and Groups
        • Managing files for local user accounts
        • Managing local groups from the command line
        • Why you should not run your computer as an administrator
        • User Account Control Overview
    • Troubleshooting Local Users and Groups
    • User Interface: Local Users and Groups
      • <User> Properties Sheet - General
      • <User> Properties Sheet - Member Of
      • <User> Properties Sheet - Profile
      • Set Password for <User> Dialog Box - Help
      • Set Password for <User> Dialog Box
      • New User Dialog Box
      • New Group Dialog Box
      • <Group> Properties Sheet
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