Don't know if anyone is still reading this, but I've been setting up different users on my systems depending on there needs for Windows XP. Here's what I do: Back up Default User\ntuser.dat to ntuser-orig.dat Run regedit and Load Default User ntuser.dat Hive Make modifications based on overall system needs (setup Policies, Explorer settings, ...) Unload Hive Login as new User and setup specific user settings (Explorer settings, Desktop Theme, ...) this could also be done in a .reg file for later step (see below) Logout as New User Run regedit and Load New User Hive and load as LimitedUser Import .reg files that set settings on HKU\LimitedUser Unload Hive Close regedit Login as new user, and all settings are there I have different .reg files for specific users: The Gamer - totally locked out except access to the Programs\My Games folder - no internet access - not able to access My Computer, Control Panel, ... The Visitor - access to system but no internet access - no Control Panel, Folder Options, ... The Friend - access to system and internet (except Mail) - created as Limited User The Administrator - guess who and guess what access? Each .reg file supports one of the above types. This allows me to create different typs of users on different systems in as little as steps as possible.
