User:Camfj/User accounts in windows xp

There are different types of accounts in Windows XP.

The 4 default types are Administrator where you would have total control of the computer and can add and remove programs and basically manage the computer. An administrator account is not for everyday use, you should only use it when you need to and make a separate account for everyday use.

Next, is a guest account where it lets people just login without letting the person access any of your files, they can just search the internet or open a program.

Next, the Help Assistant account is mostly for remote access in case you are having trouble with your computer, they can connect to you remotely over a network so they can help you without actually being with you.

Finally, is the Support account, it is used by Microsoft for remote support; it cannot be used for logging in and regular use. You can create an account by going to the start menu-control panel-performance and maintenance-administrative tool-computer management-local users and groups-the right click on users and select new user.

Also, there are local users and a domain user, a local user is a computer you would normally use at your house for just internet or program usage, a domain user is a computer connected through a whole network that is usually connected to a server.