User Accounts vs Local Users

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Hi there,

A question regarding User Accounts vs Local Users.

If I try and create a user account using the option in Control Panel, for a new user for the Computer, I get an error saying 'The user <domain>\Bob cound not be added to the administration group because <domain>\Bob does not exist.

However I can add a user in the Local Users and Groups option.

Are they the same?

 

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Well... no, not exactly. You get the error message as the PC you're using is connected to a domain so when you try and create a user through control panel, it assumes you wish to add it to said domain with that user. If that user doesn't pre-exist then it won't add it.

If you create Bob (for instance) inside Local Users then you can log on locally (when you get to the Ctrl Alt Del logon screen, drop down the lowest dropdown box and choose "(This computer)" option)". When logged on locally - you're not on the domain.


Hope this made sense as I'm confusing myself.

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If you want to add a user "localy" then you have to logon to that computer "localy"

 

I think you're incorrect here John. You can (as the OP stated) create a user whilst logged in and connected to the domain to be used locally.

As long as the user is created in the "local users" it doesn't matter.

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Sorry my mistake dont think im cut out for this IT malarky

 

Yes you are, don't be silly. You have your MCDST after all, right?

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well yes i do have the "certificate" for the MCDST

 

You stole the piece of paper off someone else didn't you! lol

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I have been caught out!!! some old guy was selling them for a tenner so i thought "why not"

 

Classic!

 

Not a very nice way to talk about tripwire.

 

He tried to sell me MCSA/MCSE for £11.48!............way out my price range