How do I create a new local user in Windows 2000?

Start Control Panel (Start - Settings - Control Panel)

Double click 'Users and Passwords'

Select the Users tab
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(Selecting the Advanced tab shows the same information as the Local users and groups branch from Computer Management)

Click Add

Enter a username, password and description and click Next

Enter a password

Select the type of user: normal, restricted or special (e.g. Administrator, Backup operator etc)

Click Finish