 Administrator And My Log On Icon Both At Log In, Want to eliminate the Administrator Icon |
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 Apr 7 2007, 03:19 AM
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Thanks for any ideas on how to remove it. |
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Apr 7 2007, 06:08 AM
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 Visually handicapped, hence the avatar :0) Group: Moderator Posts: 13,391 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
Go to the Start button, type in "cmd.exe" (without the quotes) and press Enter
Type this command in to disable the built-in administrator account: net user administrator /active:no Then press Enter and the account should be disabled on your next reboot. -------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** |
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Apr 7 2007, 11:17 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 6-April 07 From: Carmi, Illinois Member No.: 122,618 |
typed in exactly as you gave me net user administrator /active:no at the cmd. exe
and I got error 5 system access denied. Do I need to do this in Safe Mode? Thanks for the assistance. I am sure we can eliminate the dual log in. 
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Apr 7 2007, 11:28 AM
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Visually handicapped, hence the avatar :0) Group: Moderator Posts: 13,391 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
Nope, this is an issue that I have with Vista.
Click Start once Type in cmd.exe Above that (at the top of the column) will be a title "Programs" and underneath it will be cmd.exe. Right click on that and select "Run as Administrator" Then type in: net user administrator /active:no and press Enter You should get the dialog that says "The command completed successfully" EDIT: At times I want to strangle the person who thought up UAC!!!! 2nd EDIT: From this post: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/ind...st&p=491598 Follow my original instructions, but hold down Ctrl and Shift when you press Enter to open cmd.exe - it'll prompt you for permission to elevate. This post has been edited by usasma: Apr 7 2007, 11:32 AM -------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** |
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Apr 7 2007, 01:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 6-April 07 From: Carmi, Illinois Member No.: 122,618 |
Exactly the right step by step process. This one needs to be printed and put in a book. Thanks so much for your assistance. I really do appreciate it.
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