I want to set up some more users on my computer, but I am currently only using the Default Administrator account. If I do crerate another, I would have to create at least one administrator account and then the other limited access accounts. Is there any way to delete that first administrator account (not the default Administrator, but the one that I create) after I have finished with the limited accounts?

8/1/2005 7:50:19 AM

you can't in windows

8/1/2005 8:21:04 AM

I did not think so, but I was hoping...I guess I will just turn on the guest account...

8/1/2005 8:23:10 AM

Yes,

Right-click on "My Computer"
Select "Manage" from the list
In the new window expand to the following:
Computer Management (Local) -> System Tools -> Local Users and Groups -> Users

Right-click on the name of the user you wish to delete
Select "Delete"

It will ask for confirmation.

This will allow you to delete the otherwise mandatory 2nd admin account that windows forces you into creating.

[Edited on August 1, 2005 at 8:28 AM. Reason : .]

8/1/2005 8:24:55 AM

I will have to try that when I get home...

8/1/2005 8:30:34 AM

it's no big thing. you only have to login as the Admin when you boot in safe mode anyways.

8/1/2005 8:31:18 AM

What I talked about should work when you log into windows as "administrator". You don't have to boot to safe mode. You just have to log into an account that has admin rights and it has to be one that is other than the one you plan on deleting (obvious).

8/1/2005 8:35:12 AM