Microsoft KB Archive/100347

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Initial User Account Has Administrator Privileges

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Q100347

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.1

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SUMMARY
Windows NT Setup creates three default accounts: administrator, guest, and user. The user account is prepared for the person installing Windows NT and is given administrative privileges. (Note: The actual name of this account is determined during installation by the person running Setup.)

Rights and privileges given to the initial user account are:


 * Create, modify, or delete users
 * Add or remove users from groups
 * Assign special rights to a group
 * Modify operating system software
 * Install or upgrade application software and device drivers
 * Format a fixed disk
 * Set up the computer for remote administration on a network

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