eby window user accts dissapearing

[dealagreeproceed]

So im guessing maybe had too many user accts on this one computer. All of a sudden I just realized like a few of the user accts literally disappeared. Any1 with some tech knowledge please help!!! im trying real hard not to panic

[dealagreeproceed]

also did a little test. when I make new user acct then another user acct disappears. but then if I delete one another old one comes back

[ilcarletto]

Werid that. There should not be any limit in creating new user accounts... well the disk physical space is the limit.
Which OS are you running?

[ovidiu]

There is likely a limit on how many accounts can exist on a Windows PC. Probably depends on your version of Windows.

[rsot]

Computer stats?

[dealagreeproceed]

its windows vista... still shows comp has memory left so not sure why its doing that. shows theres 128gb free out of 186gb so no idea whats going on but yes I assume its hit its cap as far as user accts are concerned

[ovidiu]

Quick question, are you trying to be logged in to all these accounts at the same time and just switch between them using the switch user screen in Windows?

[dealagreeproceed]

oh no way.....

[dealagreeproceed]

1 at a time always. I believe issue was I passed the maximum amount allowed...

[ovidiu]

How many did you have if you don't mind my asking?

[dealagreeproceed]

over 50 less than 100

[Bunneh]

When you log onto windows, there should not be a limit of the accounts you have displayed.
However the control panel on your PC has a limit and will only show the other accounts you created if you delete another one.

[aspkin]

Windows 7 seem to be fine with 50+ User Accounts.. Is there a limit on the number of user accounts you can create in Windows 7 Home Premium? - Super User

Seems most people do not have an issues until they reach > 100+ user accounts with Windows 7.. as for Vista.. not a lot of consensus with it's numbers.

[dealagreeproceed]

Originally Posted by Bunneh

When you log onto windows, there should not be a limit of the accounts you have displayed.
However the control panel on your PC has a limit and will only show the other accounts you created if you delete another one.

your right... it didn't actually delete the accounts but it just didn't show some of them on the home screen anymore which was annoying. didn't lose any info or anything.

[GoteBay]

Originally Posted by dealagreeproceed

your right... it didn't actually delete the accounts but it just didn't show some of them on the home screen anymore which was annoying. didn't lose any info or anything.

Change the way you log into windows to display username and password, that should resolve your trouble.

[MM78]

Here is how I have dealt without having to use Multi-User Accounts on the PC.

1) I have Portable Firefox versions for each Stealth
2) I have placed each Portable Firefox Folder on my Desktop
3) Because each Firefox Portable maintains cookies, browsing History are in their respective folder this eliminates the need for me to switch between User Accounts.

This method isn't recommended to everyone, I would only recommend this to advanced users or those who are comfortable doing so.

Before I forget:
4) I use a combination of MIFI/Phone Tethering, also I have a shortcut of my local Ethernet connection so I'm able to Enable/Disable it when I connect to my Stealths.

So what does this all Mean? I don't have to switch between accounts and I'm able to keep working on other stuff.

Here is a screenshot of my desktop of the stealth accounts I'm currently working on with portable firefox in each folder. The rest are in a FlashDrive/ThumbDrive.

Where it says Stealth 1, Stealth 2, etc is actually the Ebay ID for each stealth.

[aspkin]

That's awesome!

I just want to reiterate this is for advanced users, those who take their time and know what they're doing and know that one mistake can link accounts.

Personally I like MM's strategy and will probably start implementing it (for testing at least). One thing I don't like is the chance linking via browser fingerprints but that's not a problem at this point.

[GoteBay]

I will do some testing too. How many folders reside in each account? I am worried about adobe flash cookies and browser fingerprints.

[dealagreeproceed]

Originally Posted by GoteBay

Change the way you log into windows to display username and password, that should resolve your trouble.

How so?

[dealagreeproceed]

Originally Posted by MM78

Here is how I have dealt without having to use Multi-User Accounts on the PC.

1) I have Portable Firefox versions for each Stealth
2) I have placed each Portable Firefox Folder on my Desktop
3) Because each Firefox Portable maintains cookies, browsing History are in their respective folder this eliminates the need for me to switch between User Accounts.

This method isn't recommended to everyone, I would only recommend this to advanced users or those who are comfortable doing so.

Before I forget:
4) I use a combination of MIFI/Phone Tethering, also I have a shortcut of my local Ethernet connection so I'm able to Enable/Disable it when I connect to my Stealths.

So what does this all Mean? I don't have to switch between accounts and I'm able to keep working on other stuff.

Here is a screenshot of my desktop of the stealth accounts I'm currently working on with portable firefox in each folder. The rest are in a FlashDrive/ThumbDrive.

Where it says Stealth 1, Stealth 2, etc is actually the Ebay ID for each stealth.

wow that sounds pretty nice/convenient. so you have everything all under one user name but each has its own fx browser, interesting

[MM78]

Originally Posted by dealagreeproceed

wow that sounds pretty nice/convenient. so you have everything all under one user name but each has its own fx browser, interesting

Correct, Each folder is 1 Stealth Account....You can also even have different Portable Browsers for the accounts, so for example 1 account can use Firefox, another account can use IE, another can use something else.

[Geegee83]

MM78

Is there any online resource that I can read to help me create that system? It would be ideal.

Thanks!