How to Create a User Group in Windows XP

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get administrative privileges.

   That's right: you need to be part of the administrator group.
   
   If you're not, please read the linked article on how to login to the hidden administrator account.
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   Step 2: Go start-run and type in lusrmgr.msc.

   , Here you will see all created groups. ,,,,,, To do this, for every one you go into that has administrator, say 'Add User or Group' and click on 'Object Types'.
   
   Check 'Groups' and click OK. , This will take a while to do but will be worth it. ,,
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   Step 3: Click on groups.

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   Step 4: Right click on a blank space and say New Group.

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   Step 5: Give the group a name and add a description.

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   Step 6: Say OK.

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   Step 7: Go back to run and type gpedit.msc.

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   Step 8: Go to the following directory: Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment.

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   Step 9: Add your group name to everything that contains administrator (you may have to double click on items to see administrator).

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    Step 10: Enter the exact group name and click OK.

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    Step 11: When that is done

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    Step 12: click back on the "'User Rights Assignment' file and hold left until everything is back to its original position.

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    Step 13: When this is done

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    Step 14: go back to 'Local Users and Groups' and assign a user this group.

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