LAB ASSIGNMENT 3 - Adding a New User

Materials Needed:

• Computer
• Installed Windows XP

Activity

Step 1: Opening Computer Manager

Click the Start menu then choose Control Panel. In the Programs menu select "Administrative tools" then choose “Computer Management”.

Step 2: Opening "New User" Window

Find Users in the menu and Select the Action – “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 select Action|Add 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.