Windows XP
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Managing User Accounts
Changing an account
Any account can be easily edited or changed from the User Accounts window.
To change an existing user account:
- Click Change an Account in the User Accounts window.
- A window appears asking you which account you want to change.
- The next window (figure below) allows you to change the name on the account, the picture, and the account type; create a password; and delete the account. Make necessary changes.
- Use the Back button to return to the original list to make any additional changes.
![User Account window](img/xp_chg_user_acct.gif)
Passwords provide security and prevent unauthorized users from logging in by using someone else's user account. For more information on passwords, see our Password Tips lesson.