Asp.Net User Account

07-10-2003, 01:09 AM

I am using XP pro.
When I go to control panel/User Accounts there is a user
named: ASP.NET MACHINEA...
I have no clue where this came from.
Have I been hacked at some point and someone has set up a
user account, or is there a valid application that may
have created this.
If it is part of a valid account what is it for?

07-10-2003, 01:18 AM

I noticed the same thing (I deleted it) around the same time that IE6
stopped opening asp webpages that I try to navigate to. I don't know
whether this is a coincidence or not, but I'm worried to that I've been
hacked - yet Ad-aware says the machine is clean.

"KrustyKrabs" <krusykrabs@cogeco.ca> wrote in message
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Quote:

> I am using XP pro.
> When I go to control panel/User Accounts there is a user
> named: ASP.NET MACHINEA...
> I have no clue where this came from.
> Have I been hacked at some point and someone has set up a
> user account, or is there a valid application that may
> have created this.
> If it is part of a valid account what is it for?

07-10-2003, 01:19 AM

Just a quick note:
I apologize for asking the same question that everyone
seemed to have found the answer to. I ran a search in the
NG and found my answer. For the Microsoft .Net Framework.
I get that what I don't get is WHY is it a user account
and exactly what information does this account provide to
sites?
I do not have a web server on my home computer so I am
not sure why I need this?
If I wish to remove the user is there some type of
password I will need?

07-10-2003, 01:27 AM

Hi,
You can remove the user account - no harm. It will be required only when you
write ASP.NET based programs (which require IIS web server) on your
computer.

"KrustyKrabs" <krusykrabs@cogeo.ca> wrote in message
news:0fab01c34681$528e2a40$a001280a@phx.gbl...
Just a quick note:
I apologize for asking the same question that everyone
seemed to have found the answer to. I ran a search in the
NG and found my answer. For the Microsoft .Net Framework.
I get that what I don't get is WHY is it a user account
and exactly what information does this account provide to
sites?
I do not have a web server on my home computer so I am
not sure why I need this?
If I wish to remove the user is there some type of
password I will need?

07-10-2003, 01:35 AM

This is because you have done the updating. You now have
the .NET framework program installed on your computer.
This will allow you to access and see sites that use
the .NET. This is the wave of the future so get used to
it. You can of course delete it but why bother? In the
future the vast majority of sites will be using the .NET
Framework. For a more thorough explanation of .NET you can
do an internet search or go to www.microsoft.com and do a
search for it. Good luck.

07-10-2003, 09:02 AM

Hi,

Don't delete it for now. There are many third party programs that utilize
it. If you are not using auto-logon, ignore the added user for the time
being.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

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[AE-Windows® XP]

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"KrustyKrabs" <krusykrabs@cogeo.ca> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Just a quick note:
> I apologize for asking the same question that everyone
> seemed to have found the answer to. I ran a search in the
> NG and found my answer. For the Microsoft .Net Framework.
> I get that what I don't get is WHY is it a user account
> and exactly what information does this account provide to
> sites?
> I do not have a web server on my home computer so I am
> not sure why I need this?
> If I wish to remove the user is there some type of
> password I will need?

07-13-2003, 05:48 AM

Hi Sam,

Which version of .Net Framework: .Net 1.0 does not create the user, .Net
1.1 does create the user account with or without IIS being installed.

As for the added user, check here: Start/Run: control userpasswords2
Users for this computer. ASPNET

Add Control UserPasswords2 to the Control Panel (Line 1)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

"Sam" <scams@msn.com> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Yesterday, I installed the PowerQuest Z2i Protector Desktop Edition 2.0

and

Quote:

> it required that the MS .NET Framework be installed first. It was on the

CD

Quote:

> and I went ahead installed it, and then finished the Z2i installation.
> However, I don't have the Asp.net user account on my computer (at least I
> have not seen it yet!!). Should I have this account since I installed the
> .NET Framework program?? Thanks for any help, Sam.
>
>
> "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:uo3JCIsRDHA.3700@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...

Quote:

> > Hi,
> >
> > Don't delete it for now. There are many third party programs that

utilize

Quote:

> > it. If you are not using auto-logon, ignore the added user for the time
> > being.
> >
> > --
> > All the Best,
> > Kelly
> >
> > MS-MVP Win98/XP
> > [AE-Windows® XP]
> >
> > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> > Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> >
> >
> > "KrustyKrabs" <krusykrabs@cogeo.ca> wrote in message
> > news:0fab01c34681$528e2a40$a001280a@phx.gbl...

Quote:

> > > Just a quick note:
> > > I apologize for asking the same question that everyone
> > > seemed to have found the answer to. I ran a search in the
> > > NG and found my answer. For the Microsoft .Net Framework.
> > > I get that what I don't get is WHY is it a user account
> > > and exactly what information does this account provide to
> > > sites?
> > > I do not have a web server on my home computer so I am
> > > not sure why I need this?
> > > If I wish to remove the user is there some type of
> > > password I will need?

> >

>
>

07-14-2003, 03:03 AM

You are very welcome, Sam. Your .Net version will be listed in Add or
Remove for one. And yes, .Net 1.1 can be downloaded from Updates.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
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"Sam" <scams@msn.com> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Hi Kelly, thanks very much for the information. I must have version .NET
> 1.0 since I don't have the user account ASPNET ( I checked as you

suggested

Quote:

> using Start/Run: control userpasswords2.
>
> Do I need version .NET 1.1 on my computer, and if so, would I get it from
> windows update??
>
> Thanks also for the information in being able to add Control

UserPasswords2

Quote:

> to Control Panel. Best wishes, Sam.
>
>
> "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:uXh2bJQSDHA.1072@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...

Quote:

> > Hi Sam,
> >
> > Which version of .Net Framework: .Net 1.0 does not create the user,

..Net

Quote:

> > 1.1 does create the user account with or without IIS being installed.
> >
> > As for the added user, check here: Start/Run: control userpasswords2
> > Users for this computer. ASPNET
> >
> > Add Control UserPasswords2 to the Control Panel (Line 1)
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> > --
> > All the Best,
> > Kelly
> >
> > MS-MVP Win98/XP
> > [AE-Windows® XP]
> >
> > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> > Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> >

>
>

08-01-2003, 04:42 PM

A new user account called "ASP.Net Machine A..." showed up
after I installed SP1. Is it safe for me to remove this?
Also, I want Windows to automatically log on to my account
at startup. The guest account is off, and mine is the only
one, except for the ASP.Net, but it still starts up with
the welcome screen. Will removing ASP.Net fix the problem?

08-01-2003, 09:07 PM

Hi Sam,

Leave it be for now.

1. Go to Start/Run and type in: control userpasswords2 and press ok.

2. On the Users tab, clear the Users Must Enter A User Name And Password To
Use This Computer check box and then click OK.

3. In the Automatically Log On dialog box that appears, type the user name
and password for the account you want to be logged on each time you start
your computer.

Add Control UserPasswords2 to the Control Panel (Line 1)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

"Sam" <samjones1986@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Quote:

> A new user account called "ASP.Net Machine A..." showed up
> after I installed SP1. Is it safe for me to remove this?
> Also, I want Windows to automatically log on to my account
> at startup. The guest account is off, and mine is the only
> one, except for the ASP.Net, but it still starts up with
> the welcome screen. Will removing ASP.Net fix the problem?

07-10-2003, 01:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Asp.Net User Account I am using XP pro. When I go to control panel/User Accounts there is a user named: ASP.NET MACHINEA... I have no clue where this came from. Have I been hacked at some point and someone has set up a user account, or is there a valid application that may have created this. If it is part of a valid account what is it for?	KrustyKrabs Guest Posts: n/a

07-10-2003, 01:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Asp.net user account Just a quick note: I apologize for asking the same question that everyone seemed to have found the answer to. I ran a search in the NG and found my answer. For the Microsoft .Net Framework. I get that what I don't get is WHY is it a user account and exactly what information does this account provide to sites? I do not have a web server on my home computer so I am not sure why I need this? If I wish to remove the user is there some type of password I will need?	KrustyKrabs Guest Posts: n/a

07-10-2003, 01:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Re: Asp.net user account Hi, You can remove the user account - no harm. It will be required only when you write ASP.NET based programs (which require IIS web server) on your computer. "KrustyKrabs" <krusykrabs@cogeo.ca> wrote in message news:0fab01c34681$528e2a40$a001280a@phx.gbl... Just a quick note: I apologize for asking the same question that everyone seemed to have found the answer to. I ran a search in the NG and found my answer. For the Microsoft .Net Framework. I get that what I don't get is WHY is it a user account and exactly what information does this account provide to sites? I do not have a web server on my home computer so I am not sure why I need this? If I wish to remove the user is there some type of password I will need?	Shiva Guest Posts: n/a

07-10-2003, 01:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Asp.Net User Account This is because you have done the updating. You now have the .NET framework program installed on your computer. This will allow you to access and see sites that use the .NET. This is the wave of the future so get used to it. You can of course delete it but why bother? In the future the vast majority of sites will be using the .NET Framework. For a more thorough explanation of .NET you can do an internet search or go to www.microsoft.com and do a search for it. Good luck.	The Reverend XP Guest Posts: n/a

08-01-2003, 04:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
ASP.Net user account A new user account called "ASP.Net Machine A..." showed up after I installed SP1. Is it safe for me to remove this? Also, I want Windows to automatically log on to my account at startup. The guest account is off, and mine is the only one, except for the ASP.Net, but it still starts up with the welcome screen. Will removing ASP.Net fix the problem?	Sam Guest Posts: n/a

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