Remove ethernet administrator?

Question

I got a computer that was part of a LAN. How can I get rid of the administrator and all the users? I am using Windows XP SP2.

Answer 1

It depends on whether the computer was installed as a client from the network or an independent user connected to the network. In the former, you don't have all the files needed to run independently and you are not authorized to change administrator privileges, so you are stuck. This sounds like your case. In the latter, follow instructions from the 1st answer. If neither one works, you need to buy a new copy of XP (w/ license key), FDISK the entire partition, and reinstall from scratch. This will take a couple hours, so start a pot of coffee.

Answer 2

You say the computer was part of a LAN, did that LAN consist of a workgroup or a domain. If it was just a workgroup, you just need to log into an acct with administrator privleges and you can delete any acct you like. Except the defualt Administrator acct which is built into XP. If the PC were part of a domain, then you must take it out of the domain by right clicking on the My Computer icon, select Properties, select Computer Name tab, select the Change button, and select the radio button next to Workgroup and enter a new name then just follow the onscreen prompts. Once the computer is restarted you can then delete unwanted accts.

Answer 3

don't remove the original Administrator account, just change the password and/or disable it. set up another admin account on the system and use that for administration duties. assign yourself to the PowerUsers group for normal operation.