Windows Embedded 8 Standard for HP Thin Clients - Administrator Guide

Logging on to the default user and administrator accounts
By default, the thin client logs on as a user. An administrator must log on manually. Note the following
information about logging on to Windows:
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The factory-default administrator account name and password are both Administrator
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The factory-default user account name and password are both User
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Passwords are case sensitive.
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For security purposes, HP recommends that you change the passwords from their default
values. See
Changing an account’s password on page 10 for more information.
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See
Creating additional user accounts on page 10 for information about creating additional
user accounts.
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See
Configuring automatic logon on page 10 for information about configuring automatic logon
to a specific user account.
Opening the Windows Control Panel
Most of the administration utilities referenced in this guide can be found in the Windows Control
Panel.
Use any of the following methods to open the Control Panel:
▲
Traditional desktop: Open the Charms bar and select Settings > Control Panel.
Start screen: Type Control Panel, and then click Control Panel when it appears in the search
results.
Both: Right-click in the bottom-left corner of the desktop and select Control Panel from the
menu.
To find many of the utilities referenced in this guide, you need to view the Control Panel as large
icons or small icons, not as categories.
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