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I need to complete remove the built-in Guest account from Windows XP....I know how to disable the account, but I need to know if there is a way to completely remove that account from the machine. I tried right-clicking the Guest account and hitting Delete from Local Users & Group window, but it's a no-go, get an error message saying built-in accounts cannot be deleted, and I am logged in as an administrator.
I also ran a command prompt as an admin, and used the 'net user guest /delete' command, and same error (System error 1371....cannot perform this operation on built-in accounts)
Any help?
I also ran a command prompt as an admin, and used the 'net user guest /delete' command, and same error (System error 1371....cannot perform this operation on built-in accounts)
Any help?
Microsoft Legacy OSWindows XP
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Paul Sauvé
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Well Microsoft discusses the Guest account here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/300489
This link http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/cant-delete-guest-user-account-149096.html discusses a method to disable the Guest account. It is fairly well down. Use at your own risk and note the warning to backup your registry.
This link http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/cant-delete-guest-user-account-149096.html discusses a method to disable the Guest account. It is fairly well down. Use at your own risk and note the warning to backup your registry.
Please hava a look at this: Tom's Hardware Forum Windows XP : General Discussion - How to delete the guest account
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc722455.aspx