Hi David,

This is how I understand it and is not intended to be gospel so anyone feel
free to correct me on this. The Administrator account is a 'built-in'
account for administering the computer. For this reason I don't think you
can change the term 'Administrator' in every instance it's used in Windows.
Think of it in terms of both a "position" and a user. The Administrator is
the boss, the Office Chief, the one in charge and the final authority in
matters concerning the computer. All other users, in a sense, work for him.

In your particular setup, I fail to see the advantage of your using a
regular user account when you are, in fact, the Administrator. When
operating in the capacity of a regular user, you often have to "ask the
boss" (your other self, the Administrator) to perform certain functions.
Other users, if any, do not enter the picture unless you "relinquish
command", so to speak, and become a regular user. In Windows XP you can have
more than one Administrator account. I have not found that option in Windows
2000.

I hope this has helped.

Sven Swanson, Sr.

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From: "David" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 2:19 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Q. about Windows Registry Entry


I am running Windows 2000.  Out of the box, of course, it had an
administrator account called, of all things, Administrator.  For security
reasons I changed its name to, let's say, George.  I also created a regular
user account which I use for everyday purposes.

Since I normally use the User account, I frequently have to use the Windows
runas function.  When possible, I try to use the GUI version.  So far, so
good.  However, when I do a right click or otherwise get to a "Run as
Another User" dialog, the user's name is filled in with "Administrator".  I
want it to say "George", since "Administrator" no longer works.  How do I
change this default entry?

Thanks.
David.

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