There have been many reports from users using the old Windows XP operating systems, View and 7 they notice the »ASP.NET machine account» when they start their computer. In this post, we will analyze the function of the account, how it is created and if it should be removed.
What is the ASP.NET machine account?
Microsoft has an application called «. NET Framework «, you need to install this application to run certain applications / games. If this app is not installed, some applications may not run properly on the computer. When this app is downloaded and installed, automatically create this account without asking the user for permission or password.
ASP.net machine account
This account is created as an administrator account and, in some cases, it was reported that the account needs a password to access it. The user account is not deleted and this account is added as a second user account. This means that, even though the user can log into their account, can't log into the other “ASP.NET machine account”.
Should it be removed?
Account “ASP.NET machine” poses a threat to the integrity of the system as there have been many reports that the account has completely taken over the computer. So, It is recommended that if you are not a software developer, the account is deleted as soon as possible.
How to remove account from ASP.NET machine?
Most user accounts that are administrator and password protected require a password to be removed.. But this account can be easily removed through the Control Panel without entering the password. There are a couple of methods to get rid of the account. The two easiest are the following:
Method 1: reinstalar .NET Framework 1.1
The account is created due to certain configuration errors when the .NET Framework is installed for the first time. Despite this, automatically removed if reinstalled. So, it is recommended to re-download the Framework on your computer and try to install it through the executable. It will tell you that it is already installed and ask if you want to reinstall it. Select reinstall and the account will be deleted automatically.
Method 2: Manually remove ASP.NET machine account
The user account can also be removed manually without entering the password. Therefore, in this step we will delete it through the Control Panel. For that:
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Click the »Start Menu» button in the lower left corner and select »Control Panel«.
Control panel selection -
Click »User Accounts» and select »Manage Another account «.
By clicking on the option «Manage another account» -
Click »ASP. Net Machine »Account and click the option» Delete this account «.
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Click on the option »Delete files» and select the button »Delete account«.
Control panel selection
By clicking on the option «Manage another account»
