how to make the administrator ID visible for logon choice?

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how to make the administrator ID visible for logon choice?



I am testing vista B2 under Virtual PC/server. I can't use alt-cntrl-del
together at the other login prompt.. the host pc intercept that

For other OS left alt-ctl-del twice will get me the alternative login
prompt. even the Vpc's menu has the choice for the key sequence but does not
work for vista
 
You cannot run as an administrator. You can only run as a user with
administrative priviledges. This is a change from XP.
 
Boot up into SAFE MODE and ADMINISTRATOR will be shown.
Enable the account using COMPUTER MANAGEMENT options, add a password, and
remove all other accounts so that only ADMINISTRATOR and GUEST are left.
Reboot PC normally, and ADMINISTRATOR is offered.
Not sure what happens if you add new accounts, ADMINISTRATOR might disappear
again.
 
I agree you can boot in SAFE mode and logon as administrator, but think you
just set up a user account named Administrator for regular boot ups.
 
There already is an Administrator account..by default it is disabled.

1) To enable it...Admin Tools-Local Security Settings-Secutiry
Options-Accounts:Administrator account status(near the top of the list) set
to ENABLE
2)Same area Interactive Login-Do not display last user name-ENABLE

When you reboot there will be name and password boxes that are blank..by
default your Adminstrator account does not have a password so leave it
blank.
 
I can't follow this. Are you talking about Safe Mode perhaps? No Local
Security Settings are visble when I open Adminstrative Tools and i can't find
Security Options either
 
Here's an easier way..

1 Press the WinKey+R type in lusrmgr.msc
2 Click on Users
3 Right Click on Administrator and click Reset Password
4 Enter a strong password (i.e i7@sch00l)
5 Click OK
6 Right Click on Administrator and click Properties
7 Uncheck Account is Disabled
8 Click OK
9 You're Done!
 
I get the message "This snapin cannot be used with this version of Windows..
go to User Accounts" (Home Basic)

Seems I can't get there. Colin
 
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