Several problems with users

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Rachel

Hi, I have several problems with my user function in
Windows XP.

Firstly, when I double click the 'User Accounts' control
panel, nothing happens.

I have tried several ways around this.

File Run (typing in)control userpasswords2

this opens up the User Accounts dialogue box, but when I
try to create a new user it tells me:

The user could not be added because the following error
has occured:
The group name could not be found.

If I try and add a user under a name that has previously
existed, but has been deleted, it tells me:

The user 'name' could not be added because this user
already has permission to use this computer.

I have manually tried to delete the files in My computer;
documents and settings for the old user, but still no joy.

Someone suggested I use the File run cmd and then type in
net users name password /add
but again I get the error
The user name could not be found.

Does this look like familiar territory to anyone?
Solutions?

Thanks
Rachel
 
Dantheman said:
Hi Rachel

In user accounts click the advanced tab and then advanced again. You can view all users and groups in here including disabled users.

Also can you add a user in the Local users and groups window?

Regards
Dan
 
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