Creating user accounts in Windows Vista

User accounts let each user of the computer have their own User Folder which stores their files and also allows them to set up their desktop just the way they like it.

Windows Vista allows people to create two types of user accounts, Standard or Administrator. It is important to understand the difference between the two.

Standard accounts

A standard account allows you to access files inside your User Folder and use programs already installed on your computer. While using a standard account you will be unable to install new programs or view files in other user’s folders without an administrator password. This has been implemented on purpose by Microsoft to make users consider what programs they install in order to prevent spyware.

Administrator accounts

An administrator account allows you to access all files on your computer and install programs.

Gizmo recommends that you create an administrator account in order to get your computers programs set up and working. Once you have your programs installed, we would suggest using a Standard Account for day-to-day computing.

Creating a new user account:

1. Click on Start then click on Control Panel. If you are prompted for an administrator password, type it in and continue.

2. Click Create a new account.

3. Give your new account a name and then select whether you would like to make the account standard or administrator. Click Create Account when you are done.

4. After you have created your account, you are given the option to customise it by adding a passwords, changing your account picture etc.

5. Next time you turn on your computer you will be given the option to select which account you would like to log in as. Select the new account you have created and away you go.

If you need any help setting up your user accounts, feel free to give Gizmo a call on 1300 275 449.