My login widow shows both user account and system administrator account . how do i not show the root account on my MBP i have upgraded to mountain lion

my log in window shows btoh my user account and the system administrator (root) acount. how do i not show the system accout on the log in window?

I think you need to disable the root user assuming you have it enabled.
Navigate thus;
/Applications/Utilities/Directory Utility
...and then.....
Edit>Disable Root User

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