UserAcctsWindows8 - The Villages Computer Plus

UserAcctsWindows8 - The Villages Computer Plus

Creating & Managing User Accounts
in Windows 8
Tips, Tricks & Best Practices
The Villages Computer Plus
http://www.villagescomputerplus.com/
Bob Walton et al.
Jan-17-2013
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Current user Info & Options
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Overview
• Types of accounts
• Best Practices
– The minimum
• Tips & Tricks
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Account Types
Four (4) Types
1. Microsoft Account
2. Administrator
3. Standard
4. Guest
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1. Microsoft Account
Required for Microsoft Store Apps
Password protected
Administrator privileges
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2. Administrator
Administrator privileges
Backup administrator account
Password protected
NO Microsoft Store access
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3. Standard
Standard privileges
Use most software
Change system settings that don’t affect other
users
NOT Password protected (optional)
NO Microsoft Store access
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4. Guest
Limited privileges
Can’t install software or hardware
Can’t change system settings
Can’t change passwords
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Best Practices
• Create Two (2) Accounts (at least)
1. Microsoft Account (Admin. privileges)
Password-protected
2. Administrator (Secondary/Backup)
Password-protected
3. Guest (Turn ON/OFF as needed)
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Tools for Tips & Tricks
• How to do it
User Accounts (Control Panel)
NETPLWIZ (Network Places Wizard) utility
Change PC Settings (from START screen)
Create Password Reset Disk
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User Accounts (Control Panel)
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Tips & Tricks
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Disabling the Guest account
Enabling Auto-Logon
Change PC Settings
Create Password Reset Disk
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Guest account control
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NETPLWIZ utility (Start)
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NETPLWIZ utility (Desktop)
Win + R
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NETPLWIZ utility
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Change PC Settings
Win + I
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Change PC Settings
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Change PC Settings
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Create Password Reset Disk
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Create Password Reset Disk
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Create Password Reset Disk
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Create Password Reset Disk
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Make Reset Disk (Video)
Windows 8 - How to Create a Password Reset Disk [ACER]
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Reset Password (Video)
Windows 8 - Reset a Local Account Password Using a Password Reset Disk [ACER]
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Win8 User Accounts Links
1. Create a user account (Applies to Windows 8, Windows RT)
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/create-user-account
2. Windows 8 - How to Create a Password Reset Disk [ACER]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv35MxGI6O0
3. Windows 8 - Reset a Local Account Password Using a Password Reset Disk [ACER]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrIJfBkF3X0
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Thank You!
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