Creating a Computer Administrator Account - Windows XP

Windows XP

Please see the steps below to create an administrator account on our computer:

1. Log in with an existing administrator account.
2. Click on Start.
3. Choose Control Panel from the popup menu.
4. Select User Account.
5. Choose Create a new account.
6. Type in the new Account name.
7. Click on Next.
8. Select the radio button in front of Computer administrator.
9. Click on Create Account.

The account is already created! Next, if you wish to add a password to that account, you can do either of the following:

1. Choose the new account name.
2. Select Create a password.

       OR

1. You can log on the computer with the new account name.
2. Click on Start.
3. Choose Control Panel from the popup menu.
4. Select User Account.
5. Select Create a password.

If you have questions, please contact the ITS Help Desks at helpdesk@psu.edu.