Initial User Account Has Administrator Privileges

ID: Q100347


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT 3.1


SUMMARY

Windows NT Setup creates three default accounts: administrator, guest, and user. The user account is prepared for the person installing Windows NT and is given administrative privileges. (Note: The actual name of this account is determined during installation by the person running Setup.)

Rights and privileges given to the initial user account are:

  • Create, modify, or delete users


  • Add or remove users from groups


  • Assign special rights to a group


  • Modify operating system software


  • Install or upgrade application software and device drivers


  • Format a fixed disk


  • Set up the computer for remote administration on a network


Additional query words: prodnt

Keywords : kbother
Version : winnt:3.1
Platform : winnt
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Last Reviewed: January 10, 2000
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