local user accounts

[ahmad...@gmail.com]

Hello everyone,

I'm trying to create a local user account on a windows NT box. I tried
User Manager but could only create domain users. Would that be the
place to create local accounts as well? If yes, can anyone help with
steps?

Much appreciated.

Ahmad

[FortyPoundHead.Com]

Is this Windows NT box a Domain controller? If you are trying to
create a local user on a domain controller, give it up. If user
manager is run with the focus set on a domain controller, you can only
create domain level accounts.

This can be evidenced if you fire up User Manager on a workstation,
and try to set the focus on a PDC or BDC. You'll get a warning saying
that the machine is a dc and that any changes made will affect the
domain.

To set focus to a machine, select a member server or workstation. In
user manager, click 'User' on the top menu, then click 'Select
Domain'. In the dialog, enter the machine name, preceded by two
backslashes, thusly:

\\MyMachineName

This will remotely connect you to the target machine security manager,
allowing you to manage the local accounts on the target machine.

Once again, PDC/BDC = Domain level focus. Member Server or
workstation = local machine focus.

Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Thanks,
Derek

www.fortypoundhead.com