Windows Vista - Adding Users

By default on Luther workstations, the Primary User is also an Administrator. This allows for the user to be able to install/uninstall programs, run applications, and do a variety of other tasks without having to contact LIS.

In some cases, an additional user will need to be added. This can often be a co-worker or student worker. These instructions show how to add a user.

Create New Local User

1. At the Login Screen, click Switch User. Enter WS1234\administrator or WS1234\username (with Username being a user with Administrator rights). WS1234 should be the workstation number.

2, Click on Start – Control Panel – Administrative Tools – Computer Management.

3. Click on the Arrow next to Local Users and Groups and click Users.

4. Click Action – New User.

5. Enter the following information:

Username (same as normal login)
Password (same as normal password)
Uncheck User must change password at next logon
Check Password never expires

All other information is not necessary.

6. Click Create.

7. Log out and attempt to have the newly created user login as per Step 1.

To Add Administrator Access

1. At the Login Screen, click Switch User. Enter WS1234\administrator or WS1234\username (with Username being a user with Administrator rights). WS1234 should be the workstation number.

2, Click on Start – Control Panel – Administrative Tools – Computer Management.

3. Click on the Arrow next to Local Users and Groups and click Groups.

4. Right-click on the Administrators and select Add to Group.

5. In the Enter the object names to select field, type the username and click Check Names.