I'm back at it again - fooling around in places I shouldn't go with my computer.
So, I just have a few questions if anyone can answer for me.

I have a Winxp Media.

I noticed there are like 3 places for administrator i.e.

Under My Computer
disc c:
documents/settings
(sub folders) Administrator
all users
owner

Under Desktop: My Documents

Under Shared documents: Admin Docs

WHY? It's my computer to begin with, I am the administrator and the owner ain't no one else on this machine.

I've read that all my stuff should go into the "My docs" folder. So why do I need all the rest? Can't I delete it all?

Did Microsoft do this for people with multiple personalities?

2. How many times can I do a re-install without killing my computer? Or, do multiple reinstalls hurt the computer?

Thanks in advance for straightening me out -

Hey 316,

No, you are the "Computer Administrator" of that PC, but within the "Documents and Settings" folder, you have your own account name that you log onto. The "Administrator" account is an additional account that is created during Windows Setup, and is a veeeeeery important account. This account gives you even more administrative access in the event things go wrong with your PC. This account is accessible from Safe Mode and from the Windows Recovery Console and not normally visible on your welcome screen.

As for your re-install question. You can re-install as many times as you won't and will be no means hurt your PC at all.

Thanks MM -
I guess I'm a simpleton. Why can't it be Admin 1 - systems/apps don't touch!
Admin 2 - log on and have fun
Never mind -

Glad to know I won't cause any damage by reinstalling 'cause I seem to be fixated on making huge messes and then reinstalling!!!!! lol

thanks again!!

lol 316, mess is good, it's a way of learning.

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