Create A New User Account

Windows XP includes a new simple account management applet called User Accounts. This applet is a new approach to user management that replaces the Windows 2000 style user list with a nice-looking wizard approach. Follow these steps to remove passwords with the new management applet:

1. Launch the new applet by clicking the Start Menu and then selecting Run.

2. Key in nusrmgr.cpl and click the OK button. The applet will now launch.

3. Use your mouse to click the account from which you want to remove the password.

4. Next, click the text that says Remove the password.

5. After clicking the text, you will be taken to a confirmation screen, where you will be required to type in the password of the user. Type in the password and then click the Remove Password button.

That's it! The password is now removed for the user that you selected. Repeat the previous steps for any other accounts for which you would like to remove the password.

If for any reason you change you mind and want to put a password back on a user's account, just go back into the User Accounts applet and click the user you would like to change. Then, instead of showing Remove My Password, the applet will show, Create a password. Click the Create text and enter the new password in the two text boxes and then click the Create Password button.