Why is there an ASP.NET account on my machine
Posted by Tihomir Ivanov on 18 February 2010 06:29
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When you install updates or a new software on your pc, you install soem version of Microsoft .NET Framework. It contains a common runtime application that may be required by applications you’re running. During the installation, an account, which is named ASP.NET is created. If your pc previously displayed your desktop immediately after starting, you may notice a ‘Welcome’ screen when you run the computer with your existing user account and an ASP.NET account. It happens because after the installation, there are 2 accounts on your computer.
The account does not allow remote or interactive login and only has "guest" level permissions. It cannot be used by another individual or by Microsoft to log in to your machine.
If you’re just using your computer for personal use (i.e. if you’re not a developer who needs develop software with IIS) you can safely remove this account in one of the following ways:
1) Uninstall the .NET Framework (note: this will cause applications using .NET Framework to stop working):
• Open the Control Panel
• Open Add/Remove Programs
• Select Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
• Click Change/Remove
2) Delete the account, leaving the Microsoft .NET Framework installed:
• Launch the Computer Management tool within your Administrative Tools folder (under Control Panel)
• Select the Local Users and Groups node
• Click the Users sub node, highlighting the ASPNET account
• Right click the highlighted account and choose delete
Either of way 1 and way 2 will completely remove the ASP.NET account from your system.
Learn More
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;827072
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