You Can Log On to Windows CE with Another User Name (176892)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.1 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.11 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.12 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 3.01 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 Professional Edition for the Handheld PC
This article was previously published under Q176892

SYMPTOMS

When you connect your Handheld PC (H/PC) to a desktop computer running Microsoft Windows NT, you can log on with a different user name and password than you used when you installed Microsoft Windows CE Services.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Any Windows NT account with permissions to access the desktop computer can run Windows CE Services.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/2003
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