Windows NT local user on workstation

Risk Level: Low risk vulnerability  Low

Check or Attack Name: Local User

Platforms: Windows NT
Description:

A local user account has been found on a non-domain controller. Some sites require that all user accounts on workstations and standalone servers be managed through the domain.

Remedy:

Remove the local user.

To remove the local user, follow these steps:

  1. Open User Manager. From the Windows NT Start menu, select Programs, Administrative Tools (Common), User Manager.
  2. Select the local user from the list.
  3. Press Delete and confirm the removal.
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