URGENT, user account help!!?

Question

i was editing my user account and i found a new user called 'ASP.NET MachineA...' and i dont know who that is i am the only administrator so i dont know how this happened should i delete it?

Answer 1

Just leave it.

The aspnet_wp or ASP.NET Machine Account is created when the Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1 is installed onto a Windows XP computer. The user is created to run the asp.net worker process used in Microsoft's Internet Information Services, which allows ASP.net to run on your local web server (This is pretty much its only use, it is not used to run normal .net managed executables). There is not a need to worry about this user's presence; it was not created in malicious way.

Answer 2

This is an account created when Net framework 1.1 is installed on a Windows XP computer. It is not a problem and you can even delete it if you dont do any web developing. It is used by programs that need to access your web server. But it is safe to have on your computer. You may have installed it as a part of another program.

Check out the link for more info

Answer 3

Use any type of backup you have. If you have no backup then you can't restore a User profile / account. Try holding down the Windows key and press R. In to the Run Box, type the following and then hit enter. %systemroot%\system32\rstrui.exe

Answer 4

asp.net is a web application from microsoft. If you have any web type development software on your pc that is what put that user there.

Answer 5

Nono! dont worry !

i think u hav installed Ms .net thats y anew account is created for that dont delete it gud luck bye!

Answer 6

http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/aspdot.php

Go to the above web site. It will explain what this account is.

Answer 7

http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/aspdot.php