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Sharing a computer with multiple users is not ideal, but creating a computer account for new users to manage access permissions to Windows applications is essential. In this article, Mytour will guide you on how to create a new User on all popular Windows operating systems, from Windows XP to the latest operating system at the current time, which is Windows 10. Stay tuned if you are interested.
How to create a Windows 10, 8, 7, XP computer account
Create a computer account on Windows 10
Step 1: Launch the Run dialog by pressing the Windows + R key combination, then enter the command control panel and press OK or Enter.
Step 2: The Control Panel window appears; click on the User Accounts section.
Step 3: In the next window, proceed to click on Change account type as shown below.
Step 8: Enter the desired username and password, then press Next.
Immediately, the information of your newly created Windows 10 computer account will be displayed as shown below. This is a Local account, so you don't need to log in with a Microsoft account to use it.
2. Creating a computer account on Windows 8.1 and 8
Step 1: To create a computer account on Windows 8.1 and 8, first access the Start menu by pressing the Windows key on the keyboard or clicking on the icon in the lower left corner of the screen. Then, simply type manage account, and Windows will automatically search for it. When it appears, click on Add, delete, and manage other. Doing so will open the Settings
Step 2: Click on the Add an account button as shown in the image below.
Step 3: You will be prompted to choose how the new user account logs into the computer. Windows 8 and 8.1 give you the option to connect with a Microsoft account, meaning users will sign in with their email address. For the purpose of this article, we will create a non-Microsoft account by selecting the option at the bottom of the screen that says Sign in without a Microsoft account. However, you can create a Microsoft account if you prefer.
Step 4: If you choose to create a Local account, you will be prompted to confirm your choice on the following screen - click on Local account.
Step 5: Enter the username, password, and optional password hint on the next screen and click Next. Then press Finish on the final screen to complete the process of creating a Windows 8.1 and 8 computer account. You will be taken back to the PC Settings screen along with the list of accounts used on that computer.
If you click on a new user and see the Edit button, you'll notice that the new user has been created as Standard by default. You can modify this setting by selecting Administrator from the dropdown menu. You can change the account type of the current user anytime by navigating back to this screen and making the appropriate changes.
Note: You may see a third option on the dropdown menu called Child. These accounts are essentially similar to Standard accounts but allow you to apply parental controls such as time restrictions and limitations on internet usage.
3. Creating computer accounts on Windows 7
Step 1: Launch the Run dialog by pressing the Windows + R key combination, type control panel, and press OK or Enter.
Step 2: Open the Control Panel window, click on the Add or remove user accounts option
Step 3: Continue by selecting Create a new account in the Manage Accounts window
Step 4: Enter the account name and choose the privileges for the new account by selecting either Standard user or Administrator. After making your selection, press Create Account
- Standard user: A user account that can use software and modify system settings but does not affect other users or the computer's security.
- System Overlord: The high-tier account holding the keys to the machine realm, endowed with the power to tweak the fabric of any given action. It can alter and configure the fates of other users at will.
Upon pressing Summon Entity, the user management tableau will unveil a fresh entity, a newborn denizen in the digital realm that you've just brought into existence.
You can click on this nascent account to customize and set its parameters, such as altering its avatar, modifying its secret code, and more.
4. Crafting Computer Accounts on Windows XP
In Step 1: Navigate from the user interface, press the Windows key on your keyboard or click on the Start button at the bottom left corner of the screen. Here, you will see a small picture with a name next to it. Click on this small picture to proceed to the next step.
For Step 2: The User Accounts dialog appears. At the top of this dialog, you will see two buttons labeled Back and Home. Click on the button labeled Home to continue.
Step 3: A list of options and current users will appear. From the Pick a task menu, click on the option Create a new account.
In Step 4: Enter a name for the new Windows XP computer account. You can enter your chosen username, which can be anything you want, although it is common to use your own name.
Once you've decided on a name, click the Next button.
Step 5: You can choose the type of user you want to create, either limited or administrator, on this interface.
Limited users cannot create or change user accounts and may need an administrator to install programs or access certain files. This account type is often beneficial when setting up for children.
If you choose an Administrator user, they will have access to everything, including the ability to install programs, add, delete, or modify users.
Once you've made your user type selection, click on Create Account. You will be redirected to the User Accounts screen we saw earlier. You can observe the newly added user alongside other existing accounts.
So, here is the complete guide on creating user accounts for Windows 10, 8, 7, XP, shared by Mytour for our readers who may find this little trick helpful. After creating an account, if you wish to change your computer's password, it's equally simple. For each operating system, the process of changing the computer password is quite similar.
Additionally, managing your time on Windows is crucial. Apart from setting up users, you can easily adjust the computer screen's shutdown time. If you are unfamiliar with this trick, you can follow our tutorial on adjusting the screen shutdown time for Windows XP/7/8/8.1/10 that we shared earlier. Wishing you all success.
