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by phase4support

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Perhaps I've missed it in the documentation as to why I can't do this. I've tried creating username called, SYSTEM. Windows tells me it can't create it because it already exists.

*Why do I want to do this? I used to be a VMS system person...the omnipotent account was, SYSTEM. Old habits die very hard!

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by phase4support

Okay, I believe that I've found something. SYSTEM is a type of group that W2K sets up. Can anyone elaborate on that?

by sativocomputerservices

I used to be a VMS person myself so I know how you feel. ($1$ huh?) Anyway... teh system account is a reserved hidden account in NT that authenticates processes running in background on the server. If you desire more than just GOD access as administrator, you can explore user rights assignments and make yourself logon as a thread!!! Anyway.. good luck and try a different username.

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