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Since: Dec 17, 2006 Posts: 19
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 10:06 pm
Post subject: Switching from adminstrator to user Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windows>vista>administration_accounts_passwords (more info?)
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| I started out working from my administrator account, and now realize it's
more secure to be in a user account. But all my favourites, email settings,
documents, etc., are now in the administrator account. I've been exposed to
permissions and frankly they scare me. Is there a SIMPLE way for me to
transfer all my work to my user account.
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Since: Jan 02, 2008 Posts: 7
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:17 am
Post subject: RE: Switching from adminstrator to user [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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| Are you operating in Vista or XP?
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Since: Dec 17, 2006 Posts: 19
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:37 pm
Post subject: RE: Switching from adminstrator to user [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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Vista - that's why I posted in this discussion.
"EddieJ" wrote:
> Are you operating in Vista or XP? |
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Since: Jan 02, 2008 Posts: 7
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:40 am
Post subject: RE: Switching from adminstrator to user [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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It's been a while since I posted to your thread, sorry I'm still trying to
sort out some driver issues on my own Vista installation with limited time.
I'll assume you haven't moved your data files etc from your administrator
account to your personal account and try to help you.
I did a little research on Vista's user file and could not find anything
specifically related to your configuration. However, as you probably already
know, you can "Move" User settings and data from one folder or volume to
another within each User folder's property settings. I have done that myself
with relatively little hiccups. In my case I'm keeping all the permissions
of my files and folders the same and just changing locations and pointers to
them. Quite simply, I believe you will have to change permissions. But I
can suggest on how to modify your user folder permissions if you are willing.
I can relate to your intrepidation. I think the solution should be
straightforward. Post if you're interested.
> Vista - that's why I posted in this discussion.
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> "EddieJ" wrote:
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> > Are you operating in Vista or XP? |
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Since: Dec 17, 2006 Posts: 19
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:16 am
Post subject: RE: Switching from adminstrator to user [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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Thanks, Eddie, but I've since decided to just continue working with the admin
account - I'm the only one with access to this computer.
"EddieJ" wrote:
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> It's been a while since I posted to your thread, sorry I'm still trying to
> sort out some driver issues on my own Vista installation with limited time.
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> I'll assume you haven't moved your data files etc from your administrator
> account to your personal account and try to help you.
> I did a little research on Vista's user file and could not find anything
> specifically related to your configuration. However, as you probably already
> know, you can "Move" User settings and data from one folder or volume to
> another within each User folder's property settings. I have done that myself
> with relatively little hiccups. In my case I'm keeping all the permissions
> of my files and folders the same and just changing locations and pointers to
> them. Quite simply, I believe you will have to change permissions. But I
> can suggest on how to modify your user folder permissions if you are willing.
> I can relate to your intrepidation. I think the solution should be
> straightforward. Post if you're interested.
> > Vista - that's why I posted in this discussion.
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> > "EddieJ" wrote:
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> > > Are you operating in Vista or XP? |
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Since: Jan 02, 2008 Posts: 7
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 12:01 pm
Post subject: RE: Switching from adminstrator to user [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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That's the safest way to go. I'll check in on this thread periodically to
see if you've changed your mind and are willing to brave the transfer. |
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