Asp.net Machine A -- User Profile in Win XP -- What the ?!*# is it?

[WhipperSnapper]

I've noticed that my recent install of Win XP Pro seems to have a hidden user profile called "Asp.net Machine A". Does anyone know what it is and how it might have gotten there? Is it part of Windows? Spyware? Adware? A Virus?

Since this is a fresh install, I haven't installed a virus program yet, but it's the next step.

 

[spherrod]

It's part of the .NET install I believe - have you installed the .NET framework?

 

[WhipperSnapper]

I don't think so. Is there any reason why I'd want it and would it be safe to get rid of it?

 

[spherrod]

http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/aspdot.php

 

[WhipperSnapper]

Thanks. It's more or less harmless but also unnecessary unless you're doing Asp.net development. Sheesh, you'd think it would ask if you wanted it first. I just deleted the user account.