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Under Name the new account , type the name of the new user and click Next .
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Under
Pick an account type
, click one of the following options:
• Computer administrator — You can change all computer settings.
• Limited — You can change only your own personal settings, such as your
password. You cannot install programs or use the Internet.
NOTE: Additional options may be available, depending on whether you are using Windows XP
Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. Also, options available in Windows XP Professional
vary depending on whether your computer is connected to a domain.
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Click Create Account .
Fast User Switching
NOTE:
Fast User Switching is unavailable if your computer is running Windows XP
Professional and is a member of a computer domain, or if your computer has less than 128 MB
of memory.
Fast User Switching allows multiple users to access one computer without requiring the
previous user to log off.
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Click the Start button and click Log Off .
2
In the Log Off Windows window, click Switch User .
When you use Fast User Switching, programs that previous users were using remain
running in the background, which might decrease your computer’s response time. Also,
multimedia programs, such as games and DVD software, might not work with Fast User
Switching. For more information, see the Windows Help and Support Center.