How to add a power user group to XP Pro that was updated from XP Home

[tbrowne]

I recently updated a PC that had Windows XP Home edition installed to Windows XP Professional using an upgrade CD. The upgrade went well; however, after the upgrade there are still only two default user groups shown: users and administrators. Can anyone advise how to add a a power user group to this installation?

I expected the power user group to be added when the upgrade was performed. The upgrade cd updated the system to XP Pro, SP2 and I have downloaded all of the latest Windows updates and patches.

 

[who235]

Start->Run. Type lusrmgr.msc. Once you get into the local user manager, you should have no trouble figuring out how to add users to the "Power User" group.

Hope this helps,
Martin

 

[tbrowne]

Thank you for your interest, but that's not the problem. I don't have a power user group. I need to create the group so that I can add users to it.

 

[linney]

1. Log on to the Windows-based computer using an account with administrator rights.
2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
3. Double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.
4. Double-click Local Users and Groups, and then right-click the Groups folder.

What happens if you then manually create a new group called "Power Users"?

 

[wolluf]

so lusrmgr.msc just shows 2 groups? (but it does run?)

other featuers of Pro not in Home are available? (eg, remote desktop, being able to disable simplified sharing)?

anything pertinent in the security policies (run secpol.msc)?

 

[tbrowne]

I had forgotten to disable simplified sharing. Once that was taken care of, all was normal. I do now have a power users group and security tabs for files and folders. Thank you again for the help.