Creating a New User Account Similar to an Existing User Account


  1. Posts : 14
    Windows XP Pro
       #1

    Creating a New User Account Similar to an Existing User Account


    I have a Dell XPS 9100 with Windows 7 Prof. I am using the user account made during the initial bootup of the new computer, to make the desired settings and adding software installations. However after I finish with the initial tweaking, I will reduce the account privileges from Administrator to Standard user level. However, before I change the account level, I will make another user account with administrator user level.

    Is there a way to have the new user account have the same settings as the initial user account when it is Simimade, such as copying, etc? I am not looking forward to manually making all of the sames changes/settings that I have made in the initial bootup user account, to the new user account with administrator privileges.

    I would very much appreciate any suggestions regarding the above. Thanks Sam
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Scams,

    About as close as you can get to this would be to create a new administrator account with the name you like, then copy all of the contents of the old user account's C:\Users\(user-name) folders (including hidden AppData folder) into the corresponding new account's C:\Users\(user-name) folder. After everything checks out ok, you can delete the old user account while logged in the new user account.

    It will copy most of your settings, like your Start Menu shortcuts, to the new account, but items stored in the registry, like your desktop background, would have to be reset again.

    Hope this helps some,
    Shawn
    Last edited by Brink; 05 Feb 2013 at 15:25. Reason: updated link
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 14
    Windows XP Pro
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks


    Shawn, thanks very much for your detailed reply, Sam.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    You're most welcome Sam. :)
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 00:11.
Find Us