accounts copying desktop settings

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I've set up a new second account as an administrator account and changed the
original account which had administrator rights to a limited account.
Before doing this I had arranged the desktop as I want it re its appearance
and number of shortcuts i like on it.

Is there a simple way of 'cloning' all of this to the new administrator
account screen - and indeed to any other account which I might be set up in
future - rather than laboriously copying everything over?

Ray

 

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R&J W wrote:
> I've set up a new second account as an administrator account and
> changed the original account which had administrator rights to a
> limited account. Before doing this I had arranged the desktop as I
> want it re its appearance and number of shortcuts i like on it.
>
> Is there a simple way of 'cloning' all of this to the new
> administrator account screen - and indeed to any other account which
> I might be set up in future - rather than laboriously copying
> everything over?

How To Create a Custom Default User Profile
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319974

HOW TO: Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279783

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308419

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if you go to c: and click documents and settings and then go into the user
your happy with and then desktop and copy this to the default or the new
users desktop folder.

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> R&J W wrote:
> > I've set up a new second account as an administrator account and
> > changed the original account which had administrator rights to a
> > limited account. Before doing this I had arranged the desktop as I
> > want it re its appearance and number of shortcuts i like on it.
> >
> > Is there a simple way of 'cloning' all of this to the new
> > administrator account screen - and indeed to any other account which
> > I might be set up in future - rather than laboriously copying
> > everything over?
>
> How To Create a Custom Default User Profile
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319974
>
> HOW TO: Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279783
>
> HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
> Folders in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308419
>
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> >=- Shenan -=<
> >=- MS MVP -=<
> --
> The information above is intended to assist you; however, it is
> suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you
> are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions.
> Whenever possible, the advice will include the method/places used in
> compiling the answer. Also, questions may have been asked to clarify
> your situation OR to give you an idea of where to look - do not dismiss
> them lightly.
>
>
>

 

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R&J W wrote:
> I've set up a new second account as an administrator account and
> changed the original account which had administrator rights to a
> limited account. Before doing this I had arranged the desktop as I
> want it re its appearance and number of shortcuts i like on it.
>
> Is there a simple way of 'cloning' all of this to the new
> administrator account screen - and indeed to any other account which
> I might be set up in future - rather than laboriously copying
> everything over?

Shenan Stanley wrote:
> How To Create a Custom Default User Profile
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319974
>
> HOW TO: Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279783
>
> HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files
> and Folders in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308419

J-Dee wrote:
> if you go to c: and click documents and settings and then go into the
> user your happy with and then desktop and copy this to the default or
> the new users desktop folder.

That will work fine, if every user you create is an administrator..
(Bad idea.)

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The information above is intended to assist you; however, it is
suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you
are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions.
Whenever possible, the advice will include the method/places used in
compiling the answer. Also, questions may have been asked to clarify
your situation OR to give you an idea of where to look - do not dismiss
them lightly.