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Administrator Account

by oTrojaNo Feb 14, 2009 11:20PM PST

On my laptop, theres an adminstrator account that I cannot delete. Also, when I try to make the logon screen the welcome screen, it wont let me. It says NetWare must be uninstalled, and I have nothing installed named that. Can anyone help me?

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You DO NOT want to delete ...
by Edward ODaniel Feb 15, 2009 12:49AM PST

the user account named Administrator as it is the DEFAULT administrator account created upon installation of the OS. It is protected and that is why you can't delete it and while all things are actually possible I will tell you that a successful deletion of the Account creates an IMMEDIATE requirement for a fresh installation of the OS.

Now, since you haven't bothered mentioning the EXACT OS and Service Pack level telling you about why you are having problems regarding Netware and Logon Screen will have to await your input.

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My OS
by oTrojaNo Feb 15, 2009 4:59AM PST

I have Windows XP Professional, Dell Inspirion 131L

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Even more imperitive.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Feb 15, 2009 7:17AM PST

You don't want to find a XP Pro machine with just one Admin account. Keep some spares.
Bob

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Client Helper for NetWare
by oTrojaNo Feb 15, 2009 8:57AM PST

But how do i remove this so i can make the logon on screen the welcome screen?

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On Domains, It's Not An Option...
by Grif Thomas Forum moderator Feb 15, 2009 9:07AM PST

When XP PRO connects to a domain, (the Netware thing included), the Welcome Screen goes down the tube.. You must now use the standard logon screen, primarily for security issues.

Hope this helps.

Grif

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But the thing is
by oTrojaNo Feb 15, 2009 10:00AM PST

It was like the welcome screen until one day my computer logged its self in on the administrator account.

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If You Don't Use Netware, Uninstall It..
by Grif Thomas Forum moderator Feb 15, 2009 11:36AM PST

Google "uninstall Netware Client" and you'll get lots of suggestions.

Hope this helps.

Grif

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(NT) Do you use Netware?
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Feb 15, 2009 9:35AM PST
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