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    Windows 7 administrator vs owner

    OUTSTANDING I've gotten rid of the extra icons and accounts and I now know how to use the Administrator account. Much more than I expected. I agree with leaving well enough alone but at the same time if you don't dig into it how do you learn? Thanks to everyone for the advice and information...
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    Windows 7 administrator vs owner

    I downloaded the file. Thanks Elmer. I ran it and entered the ...active:yes. Restarted and got a new "Administrator" icon. Now there are three; Administrator, David, and Owner. I clicked on "Administrator" and went to Start, All Programs, Accessories. Command Prompt was not listed as an option...
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    Windows 7 administrator vs owner

    I turned off the UAC and clicked on the web site. I hit the download and got a lot of advertising. I finally got a Gold something or other payment page. Do I have to register and make monthly payments?
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    Windows 7 administrator vs owner

    Well, I think everyone is right. I'll leave well enough alone and get on to the next concern. Thanks to all. young
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    Windows 7 administrator vs owner

    Thanks everyone for the comeback. My Manage Accounts show; David - Administrator Owner - Standard User, Password Protected Guest - Guest account is off My Users folder has; All Users David Default Owner Owner.David-PC Public In my Properties Security I have everyone listed with full access...
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    Windows 7 administrator vs owner

    I'm a single user not concerned about external access except for the usual virus and scamming issues which I think I have covered. I've just shifted to a new computer and from XP to 7. I'm confused about about all the different accounts i.e. system, owner, administrator, user groups, users...
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