The Microsoft Windows 7 | Vista start screen is definitely pretty but it’s far from being a secure log in screen. To enable the WindowsNT/2000 secure logon system, first log in with administrative access. After click the Windows button and type “netplwiz” and press Enter, that will open up the “Advanced User Accounts” options. From there click the “Advanced” Tab and check the “Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete” box, click the Ok button and you’re set.

Whenever your Windows 7 | Vista operating system boots up, it will now go to the secure logon screen. Simple, and effective.

Like Microsoft WindowsXP, Vista only gives you two user account level options in its “Manage Accounts” section: “Standard user” and “Administrator“. If you want to give a user more privileges, but don’t want to make them full admin’s, there are a few options available.

To do this, press the Windows icon and type “netplwiz” and press the Enter key. That will bring you to the “User Accounts” section, from there you can create or edit user accounts. When you get to the user level section, click the “Other:” radio box and you can select from a whole host of options. User privileges include “Backup Operators“, “Power Users“, “Cryptographic Operators” and even “Event Log Readers“. Select the level you prefer, click the “Finish” button and you’re set.