Procedure to create new account doesn't work

I need help with the following situation:

All attempts to create a new standard user account by means of the
prescribed procedure fail. The procedure is Start\Control Panel\User
Accounts\Manage Another Account\Create New Account. (New account does not
appear in account list in the Manage Another Account dialogue box nor in
Start Menu. My account is an Administrator account, which should allow me to
create a new account.

The Problem is accompanied by inability to disable UAC.

I have tried to get at security policy by means of secpol.msc, but can not
find it.

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Sent by Frederick H. Lamartin
fhlamartin@verizon.net

It isn't good to disable UAC

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"Frederick Lamartin" <fhlamartin@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:enPsjXauHHA.4952@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>I need help with the following situation:
>
> All attempts to create a new standard user account by means of the
> prescribed procedure fail. The procedure is Start\Control Panel\User
> Accounts\Manage Another Account\Create New Account. (New account does not
> appear in account list in the Manage Another Account dialogue box nor in
> Start Menu. My account is an Administrator account, which should allow me
> to
> create a new account.
>
> The Problem is accompanied by inability to disable UAC.
>
> I have tried to get at security policy by means of secpol.msc, but can not
> find it.
>
> --
>
> Sent by Frederick H. Lamartin
> fhlamartin@verizon.net

You appear to be using one of the Vista Home editions, which does not include
useful tools like secpol.msc or gpedit.msc.

Try going to Run and type in 'control userpasswords2' (yes, include the 2)
and contuinue at the UAC prompt. If you do not see the name of a created user
that you made, click add and enter information for that new user. Switch
users and your new account should be there. If you still do not see the new
account or if the name is already on the list, go to Run again and type
'regedit'. Look for the key

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList

and create a new DWORD (32-bit) value with the name of your newly created
user. Give it a value of one (1). Now look at your logon screen. If your user
is still not there, go to the following URL

http://www.safe-install.com/programs...r-manager.html

and download the program and install it. It says that it wants you to pay
ten bucks, but i got it for free. Once you have it installed, run it as an
administrator (right-click and press the annoying shield), and see if the
account is on that list. If it is, be sure that the account you just made is
not disabled. If it is, uncheck the box. If you do not see it, click 'Server'
and 'Add User'. You should know what to do from here. Tell me how it goes.

"Frederick Lamartin" wrote:

> I need help with the following situation:
>
> All attempts to create a new standard user account by means of the
> prescribed procedure fail. The procedure is Start\Control Panel\User
> Accounts\Manage Another Account\Create New Account. (New account does not
> appear in account list in the Manage Another Account dialogue box nor in
> Start Menu. My account is an Administrator account, which should allow me to
> create a new account.
>
> The Problem is accompanied by inability to disable UAC.
>
> I have tried to get at security policy by means of secpol.msc, but can not
> find it.
>
> --
>
> Sent by Frederick H. Lamartin
> fhlamartin@verizon.net
>
>

Thanks for your sound information. "control userpasswords2" set up a new
account for me. I find that I have considerable control of the account via
"control userpasswords2". The "Start\Control Panel\User\ Accounts\Manage
Another Account" dialogue box does not show the new account or give me any
control over it. Obviously, I can get by with the "control userpasswords2"
approach, but regret that Vista is failing me in this regard. Do you think
that Microsoft knows of this inadequacy? If not, how does one get the word
to them?


"Kevin Hicks" <KevinHicks@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E3CF8716-5D1A-4EDE-B091-26093D32C24A@microsoft.com...
> You appear to be using one of the Vista Home editions, which does not
> include
> useful tools like secpol.msc or gpedit.msc.
>
> Try going to Run and type in 'control userpasswords2' (yes, include the 2)
> and contuinue at the UAC prompt. If you do not see the name of a created
> user
> that you made, click add and enter information for that new user. Switch
> users and your new account should be there. If you still do not see the
> new
> account or if the name is already on the list, go to Run again and type
> 'regedit'. Look for the key
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
> NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList
>
> and create a new DWORD (32-bit) value with the name of your newly created
> user. Give it a value of one (1). Now look at your logon screen. If your
> user
> is still not there, go to the following URL
>
> http://www.safe-install.com/programs...r-manager.html
>
> and download the program and install it. It says that it wants you to pay
> ten bucks, but i got it for free. Once you have it installed, run it as an
> administrator (right-click and press the annoying shield), and see if the
> account is on that list. If it is, be sure that the account you just made
> is
> not disabled. If it is, uncheck the box. If you do not see it, click
> 'Server'
> and 'Add User'. You should know what to do from here. Tell me how it goes.
>
> "Frederick Lamartin" wrote:
>
>> I need help with the following situation:
>>
>> All attempts to create a new standard user account by means of the
>> prescribed procedure fail. The procedure is Start\Control Panel\User
>> Accounts\Manage Another Account\Create New Account. (New account does not
>> appear in account list in the Manage Another Account dialogue box nor in
>> Start Menu. My account is an Administrator account, which should allow me
>> to
>> create a new account.
>>
>> The Problem is accompanied by inability to disable UAC.
>>
>> I have tried to get at security policy by means of secpol.msc, but can
>> not
>> find it.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Sent by Frederick H. Lamartin
>> fhlamartin@verizon.net
>>
>>

More than likely, you are not the only one having trouble with this and
Microsoft knows about this problem. They probably don't have the time or
energy to help you. That's just life.

Can you log on after creating an account with userpasswords2?

Also, if you want to create a shortcut on your desktop to the Advanced User
Accounts Control Panel, create it from the address "netplwiz". You don't need
to type anything else.

And did you try the link I gave you?

"Frederick Lamartin" wrote:

> Thanks for your sound information. "control userpasswords2" set up a new
> account for me. I find that I have considerable control of the account via
> "control userpasswords2". The "Start\Control Panel\User\ Accounts\Manage
> Another Account" dialogue box does not show the new account or give me any
> control over it. Obviously, I can get by with the "control userpasswords2"
> approach, but regret that Vista is failing me in this regard. Do you think
> that Microsoft knows of this inadequacy? If not, how does one get the word
> to them?
>
>
> "Kevin Hicks" <KevinHicks@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E3CF8716-5D1A-4EDE-B091-26093D32C24A@microsoft.com...
> > You appear to be using one of the Vista Home editions, which does not
> > include
> > useful tools like secpol.msc or gpedit.msc.
> >
> > Try going to Run and type in 'control userpasswords2' (yes, include the 2)
> > and contuinue at the UAC prompt. If you do not see the name of a created
> > user
> > that you made, click add and enter information for that new user. Switch
> > users and your new account should be there. If you still do not see the
> > new
> > account or if the name is already on the list, go to Run again and type
> > 'regedit'. Look for the key
> >
> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
> > NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList
> >
> > and create a new DWORD (32-bit) value with the name of your newly created
> > user. Give it a value of one (1). Now look at your logon screen. If your
> > user
> > is still not there, go to the following URL
> >
> > http://www.safe-install.com/programs...r-manager.html
> >
> > and download the program and install it. It says that it wants you to pay
> > ten bucks, but i got it for free. Once you have it installed, run it as an
> > administrator (right-click and press the annoying shield), and see if the
> > account is on that list. If it is, be sure that the account you just made
> > is
> > not disabled. If it is, uncheck the box. If you do not see it, click
> > 'Server'
> > and 'Add User'. You should know what to do from here. Tell me how it goes.
> >
> > "Frederick Lamartin" wrote:
> >
> >> I need help with the following situation:
> >>
> >> All attempts to create a new standard user account by means of the
> >> prescribed procedure fail. The procedure is Start\Control Panel\User
> >> Accounts\Manage Another Account\Create New Account. (New account does not
> >> appear in account list in the Manage Another Account dialogue box nor in
> >> Start Menu. My account is an Administrator account, which should allow me
> >> to
> >> create a new account.
> >>
> >> The Problem is accompanied by inability to disable UAC.
> >>
> >> I have tried to get at security policy by means of secpol.msc, but can
> >> not
> >> find it.
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Sent by Frederick H. Lamartin
> >> fhlamartin@verizon.net
> >>
> >>
>
>

Yes, I can log on to new account, and miniprogram set up a user folder/file
structure for it in. c:\users The new account does not appear in the Start
Menu.

I have set up the shortcut you suggested.

I followed the link to the XP Home Manger you gave me. Download button did
not work. I sent an email to vendor asking how to download and whether it
will work well with Vista.

Once again. Thanks for your attention.
"Kevin Hicks" <KevinHicks@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news202F54E-714E-488F-A47C-6F4B0DB8392B@microsoft.com...
> More than likely, you are not the only one having trouble with this and
> Microsoft knows about this problem. They probably don't have the time or
> energy to help you. That's just life.
>
> Can you log on after creating an account with userpasswords2?
>
> Also, if you want to create a shortcut on your desktop to the Advanced
> User
> Accounts Control Panel, create it from the address "netplwiz". You don't
> need
> to type anything else.
>
> And did you try the link I gave you?
>
> "Frederick Lamartin" wrote:
>
>> Thanks for your sound information. "control userpasswords2" set up a new
>> account for me. I find that I have considerable control of the account
>> via
>> "control userpasswords2". The "Start\Control Panel\User\ Accounts\Manage
>> Another Account" dialogue box does not show the new account or give me
>> any
>> control over it. Obviously, I can get by with the "control
>> userpasswords2"
>> approach, but regret that Vista is failing me in this regard. Do you
>> think
>> that Microsoft knows of this inadequacy? If not, how does one get the
>> word
>> to them?
>>
>>
>> "Kevin Hicks" <KevinHicks@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:E3CF8716-5D1A-4EDE-B091-26093D32C24A@microsoft.com...
>> > You appear to be using one of the Vista Home editions, which does not
>> > include
>> > useful tools like secpol.msc or gpedit.msc.
>> >
>> > Try going to Run and type in 'control userpasswords2' (yes, include the
>> > 2)
>> > and contuinue at the UAC prompt. If you do not see the name of a
>> > created
>> > user
>> > that you made, click add and enter information for that new user.
>> > Switch
>> > users and your new account should be there. If you still do not see the
>> > new
>> > account or if the name is already on the list, go to Run again and type
>> > 'regedit'. Look for the key
>> >
>> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
>> > NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList
>> >
>> > and create a new DWORD (32-bit) value with the name of your newly
>> > created
>> > user. Give it a value of one (1). Now look at your logon screen. If
>> > your
>> > user
>> > is still not there, go to the following URL
>> >
>> > http://www.safe-install.com/programs...r-manager.html
>> >
>> > and download the program and install it. It says that it wants you to
>> > pay
>> > ten bucks, but i got it for free. Once you have it installed, run it as
>> > an
>> > administrator (right-click and press the annoying shield), and see if
>> > the
>> > account is on that list. If it is, be sure that the account you just
>> > made
>> > is
>> > not disabled. If it is, uncheck the box. If you do not see it, click
>> > 'Server'
>> > and 'Add User'. You should know what to do from here. Tell me how it
>> > goes.
>> >
>> > "Frederick Lamartin" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I need help with the following situation:
>> >>
>> >> All attempts to create a new standard user account by means of the
>> >> prescribed procedure fail. The procedure is Start\Control Panel\User
>> >> Accounts\Manage Another Account\Create New Account. (New account does
>> >> not
>> >> appear in account list in the Manage Another Account dialogue box nor
>> >> in
>> >> Start Menu. My account is an Administrator account, which should allow
>> >> me
>> >> to
>> >> create a new account.
>> >>
>> >> The Problem is accompanied by inability to disable UAC.
>> >>
>> >> I have tried to get at security policy by means of secpol.msc, but can
>> >> not
>> >> find it.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> Sent by Frederick H. Lamartin
>> >> fhlamartin@verizon.net
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>