workgroup name and administrator mystery

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Hi, I have discovered that after a technician worked on my computer, there
is suddenly a "workgroup name" that I did not create? I do not know how to
get rid of this name? Then, I have discovered that right clicking on my
computer and looking for users to establish if I am listed a the sole
administrator, I click on options, manage, then I have found that the user
option in the left field is missing? I hope that these two questions make
sense! Thanks to anyone who can direct me!
 
Hi,

WinXP considers any pc that is not part of a domain as part of a workgroup,
even if it's the only machine there. This is normal, and the default name is
usually mshome. The "local users and groups" is found by expanding the
system tools branch of compmgmt.msc.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
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islandlover said:
Hi, I have discovered that after a technician worked on my
computer, there is suddenly a "workgroup name" that I did
not create? I do not know how to get rid of this name?
Then, I have discovered that right clicking on my computer
and looking for users to establish if I am listed a the sole
administrator, I click on options, manage, then I have found
that the user option in the left field is missing? I hope
that these two questions make sense! Thanks to anyone who
can direct me!
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1. Where do you see this unknown workgroup name displayed?
It's possible that the technician changed the workgroup name to
the one he uses on his network.

You can change the workgroup name to whatever you'd like by
doing the following:
Right click My Computer.
Select Properties from the menu.
Click on the "Computer Name" tab.
Below where you see the workgroup name listed, click on the
Change button.
In "Computer Name Changes", enter the desired workgroup name in
the bottom line.
Click OK twice.
You'll have to reboot your computer for the changes to take
place.

2. The Local Users and Groups section in Computer Management is
not available in Windows XP Home Edition. Only the Professional
version includes that feature. In Home Edition, you need to go
to Control Panel and Open User Accounts. That's where you can
check on your account's status. An alternative approach is to
open a command prompt window and use the net user command.

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
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