The properties of a user may be changed using the same ''User settings'' dialog used to add a user as outlined above. Select the ''System'' desktop menu and choose ''Users and Groups'' from the ''Administration'' sub-menu to launch the ''User settings'' dialog. To make changes to the user properties select the user from the list and click on ''Properties''. Work through the various screens in the ''Account Properties'' dialog for the selected user and click on the ''OK'' button to apply the changes. These screens allow settings such as the expiration date of the account and the number of days before the password must be changed by the user.
The properties of a user may be changed using the same ''User settings'' dialog used to add a user as outlined above. Select the ''System'' desktop menu and choose ''Users and Groups'' from the ''Administration'' sub-menu to launch the ''User settings'' dialog. To make changes to the user properties select the user from the list and click on ''Properties''. Work through the various screens in the ''Account Properties'' dialog for the selected user and click on the ''OK'' button to apply the changes. These screens allow settings such as the expiration date of the account and the number of days before the password must be changed by the user.
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== Deleting a User from an Ubuntu Linux System ==
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== Deleting a User from a Fedora Linux System ==
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An existing user may be deleted using the same User settings dialog used to add a user as outlined above. Select the System desktop menu and choose Users and Groups from the Administration sub-menu to launch the User settings dialog.
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An existing user may be deleted using the same User Manager dialog used to add a user as outlined above. Select the System desktop menu and choose Users and Groups from the Administration sub-menu to launch the User Manager dialog.
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Select the user to be deleted and click on ''Delete''. A confirmation dialog will appear. If you wish to proceed click on ''Delete''.
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Select the user to be deleted and click on ''Delete''. A confirmation dialog will appear providing the option to delete the user's home directory and temporary files. If you wish to proceed click on ''Delete''.
