Windows Vista™ Step by Step

Managing Computer Security

To create a new user account, Administering Windows User Accounts

1. In Control Panel, under User Accounts and Family Safety, click the Add or remove user accounts task. In the User Account Control dialog box, if you are logged on as an administrator, click Continue. Otherwise, enter an administrator password, and click OK.

2. In the Manage Accounts window, click the Create a new account task. In the New account name box, type a name for your account. Select the Administrator option, and then click Create Account.

To change an account type, Administering Windows User Accounts

1. In Control Panel, under User Accounts and Family Safety, click the Add or remove user accounts task. In the User Account Control dialog box, if you are logged ...