Computer and Software Support


Create a profile 

To create a profile, click on your operating system

 

Windows XP

  1. Go to control panel (This link will open in a different window)
  2. Double-click on User Accounts
   
  1. Click on Create a new account
   
  1. Give the new account a name
   
  1. Click Next
   
  1. Decide if you want the account to be Computer administrator or Limited
    1. If you want to be able to delete or modify information on the computer, it will need to be a Computer Administrator.
   
  1. Click Create Account
 

Windows Vista

  1. Go to control panel (This link will open in a different window)
  2. Double-click on User Accounts
   
  1. Click Manage another account
   
  1. Click Create a new account
   
  1. Give the account a name
   
  1. Decide between the following
    1. Standard user
      1. Standard account users can use most software and change system settings that do not affect other users or the security of the computer
    2. Administrator
      1. Administrators have complete access to the computer and can make any desired changes. To help make the computer more secure, administrators are asked to provide their password or confirmation before making changes that affect other users.
 
  1. Click on Create Account