Changing XPHome to XPPro, can it be done?

[Mastershakes]

I did find a workaround for you, but I don't think it's what you want (users logging in always as administrator... nightmare waiting to happen)

From Kelly's Corner:

This behavior can occur because the Administrator account logon option appears only in Safe mode if more than one account is created on the system. The Administrator account is available in Normal mode only if there are no other accounts on the system.

 

[Perris Calderon]

no, we need to be able to NOT log into adminstrator as well

a very interesting thread from time long ago

 

[Mastershakes]

LOL. That thread's hilarious.

 

[Perris Calderon]

I used to have a pretty provokative avatar

then they made me a mod and I got rid of it:sigh:

 

[Mastershakes]

I hope it works ---- I will try this weekend, though I have a feeling the comp I have in mind (unsuspecting college student down the street) is an OEM install.... we shall see.

Bastards say it's not possible, and offer no work around:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290109

 

[Perris Calderon]

I hope it works ---- I will try this weekend, though I have a feeling the comp I have in mind (unsuspecting college student down the street) is an OEM install.... we shall see.

Bastards say it's not possible, and offer no work around:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290109

I knew they said it was impossible, but the hack might give proper permissions...let us know

 

[enuffsaid]

big? it's one command line execution

Yes, BIG! The drawback is big, not the command line. :laugh:

 

[Perris Calderon]

I'll do it this weekend. Report on Monday.

I'm guessing it would be avail, and that link shows how to enable Windows Logon - at which point you can enter 'Administrator' as the username. However it doesn't mean that it will work. I'll try her out.

I haven't heard back from youn on this...does this mean it doesn't work?