Adding a New User

Step 1: Opening User Manager


Click the Start menu then choose Programs. In the Programs menu select "Administrative tools" then choose User manager.

Step 2: Opening "New User" Window


From the "User" menu choose "New User."

Step 3: Add User Information


Type in user information. Username and password will be used to authenticate the user at logon.

Step 4: Select Password Properties


Select the option you want for the password

Step 5: Entering Group Memberships


Click the "Groups" button to open the "Group memberships" window.

Step 6: Add User to a Group


Select the group you want the user to be member of in the right window and then click "Add" button to add it. Groups are a good way to organize the users and assign them common privileges. Members of the Administrative group have full control of computer resources. Click OK to close the "Group membership" window then click OK again to add the user and close the "New user" window.


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