Strange user account on my PC

[Ruggerbugger]

I've discovered a user account on my XP Home called ASP.NET Machine A... What is it?

[Ruggerbugger]

According to this it's something .NET uses for applications to access a lower level of security than your current priviliges. I wish M$ would tell you about these things when they're installed.

edit 200 posts today (finally)

[Xaneden]

Yep, we all get that after you install a certain update using Windows Update.

I think its the 1.1 .Net thing, but don't hold me to it.

[Rcb]

.Net framework.

[Xaneden]

Yep, thats the one. I deleted mine on my old installation of windows and nothing happened; but I don't suggest you delete it too.

[nichomach]

Especially not if you're using a Radeon, and want to use the Catalyst Control Centre, since it requires the .NET Framework to function.

[noah]

i deleted the account, and had no probs with catalyst when i was using an ati card

[EvilMunky]

Its a good idea only to delete it if you can put it back or fix it. I personally would disable the account for abit - see what happens - if it affects nothing, then delete it.

[Xaneden]

Lol, Good Good.