179Adding and modifying user accountswww.gateway.comAdding and modifying useraccountsIn Windows XP, you can create and customize a user account for each personwho uses your computer. You can also switch (change) user accounts withoutturning off your computer.User account tips■ If you want to create an account for someone, but you do not want thatuser to have full access to your computer, be sure to make that accountlimited. Remember that limited accounts may not be able to install someolder programs.■ If a program or peripheral device is installed in one account, it may notbe available in other accounts. If this happens, install the program ordevice in the accounts that need it.■ Files created in one account are not accessible from other accounts unlessthe files are stored in the Shared Documents folder. The Shared Documentsfolder is accessible from all accounts on that computer and from othercomputers on the network.To add, delete, or modify user accounts in Windows XP:1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.2 Click/Double-click the User Accounts icon. The User Accounts windowopens.3 Follow the on-screen instructions to add, delete, or modify a user account.Help andSupportFor more information about user accounts in Windows XP,click Start, then click Help and Support.Type the keyword user accounts in the HelpSpot Searchbox , then click the arrow.
