FAT64 Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 If you have XP Home Edition, it might not work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLO Posted November 7, 2004 Author Share Posted November 7, 2004 i have XPpro sp2, a fresh build from a slipstream disc i made myself.was the registry key supposed to already be there, or was i supposed to add it?Because i did add it, adn it made no difference at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAT64 Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Yes, you are supposed to add it, and if I recall correctly it worked for me when I tried it many moons ago.http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/1165/Have you renamed the Administrator account?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLO Posted November 7, 2004 Author Share Posted November 7, 2004 when you say "Have i renamed the Administrator" account, I have added a changed the original administrator to a limited user and created a new administrator, and thats it. Is that what you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAT64 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Ah, it's possible that we're getting somewhere with your problem.First of all, changing the original Administrator account to a Limited User: BIG mistake, change it back. You should always create a "backup" admin account, just in case, which you have done. What is the name of this new admin account?Are you trying to hide/show the original Administrator account, or are you trying to hide/show the new admin account?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpatto Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 I usually have the problem of accounts still appearing after ive changed or amended the registry tweak given, and usually works in the following order:1. Create an admin account using the user accounts in Control Panel (ill call this sysadmino)2. Once created go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserListright click for a new DWord value name it sysadmino and give it a value of 03. Reboot and you should be done.If you have files on the old admin account you can easily copy them over using another account.I know this is probably the same info already given however i thought the order that you should perform the above task may be something that you may want to take a look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLO Posted November 8, 2004 Author Share Posted November 8, 2004 im trying to hide teh new admin account. the name is Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAT64 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 So, try this ...System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList]Value Name: GavinData Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)Value Data: (1 = show Gavin, 0 = hide Gavin) ... and restart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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