This document discusses managing user accounts and security policies in Windows XP. It explains how to create and modify local user accounts and groups. It also covers configuring security settings through local security policy, including password policy, account lockout policy, auditing settings, and assigning user rights. Roaming user profiles that synchronize across multiple computers are also described. Troubleshooting common password and logon issues is addressed.

1. SUPPORTING LOCAL USERS AND GROUPS Chapter 3

5. LOCAL ACCOUNTS

8. CREATING USER ACCOUNTS

9. USER ACCOUNT PROPERTIES, GENERAL TAB

10. USER ACCOUNT PROPERTIES, PROFILE TAB

11. USER ACCOUNT ACTION MENU

16. CREATING GROUP ACCOUNTS

35. ACCESSING LOCAL SECURITY POLICY

43. VIEWING AUDIT ENTRIES IN THE SECURITY LOG