Create a new windows user
To create a new Windows user, follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the built-in "User Accounts" tool
- Click on the Start button and type "User Accounts" in the search bar.
- Click on "User Accounts" to open the tool.
- Click on "Manage another account" and then click on "Add a new user".
- Enter the following information:
- User name: Enter a unique name for the new user.
- Full name: Enter the full name of the new user.
- Password: Enter a password for the new user. You can also choose to have the password be automatically generated.
- Confirm password: Re-enter the password to confirm.
- Click "Create" to create the new user.
Method 2: Using the "Computer Management" console
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type "compmgmt.msc" and press Enter to open the Computer Management console.
- In the console tree, expand "System Tools" and then click on "Local Users and Groups".
- In the details pane, right-click on "Users" and select "New User".
- Enter the following information:
- User name: Enter a unique name for the new user.
- Full name: Enter the full name of the new user.
- Password: Enter a password for the new user. You can also choose to have the password be automatically generated.
- Confirm password: Re-enter the password to confirm.
- Click "Create" to create the new user.
Method 3: Using the "Command Prompt"
- Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
net user <username> /add
Replace
<username>
with the desired username for the new user. - Enter the following information:
- Password: Enter a password for the new user. You can also choose to have the password be automatically generated.
- Confirm password: Re-enter the password to confirm.
- Press Enter to create the new user.
Regardless of the method you choose, the new user will be created and added to the Windows user database. The new user will not have any permissions or access to the system until you configure their account settings and assign them to a group or role.