How to update cygwin /etc/passwd to get all latest windoze users mkpasswd -cl > /etc/passwd mkgroup --local > /etc/group +++++++++++ http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/enable-the-hidden-administrator-account-on-windows-vista/ Enable Built-in Administrator Account / start dos-shell with right click: 'Run as administrator': net user administrator /active:yes +++++