A personal computer is very rarely really personal. Usually several people use one computer at once. The most common situation is one computer per family. Of course, many, in addition to PCs, also have laptops and tablets, but still some things are more convenient to do on a computer. How, then, to split the device between multiple users? This is what will be discussed in the article. Here is the answer to the question of how to create a new user in Windows 7.
The convenience of several account users is that everyone can restrict access to the files and programs they need, determine the rights to change computer settings, and also design the desktop and screen saver to their liking. It will not be necessary to constantly worry if someone has changed the location of your documents or did not delete them at all.
Account: what is it
Before you learn how to create a new user in Windows 7, you should understand what an account is in general. To identify it in the system, you need to use a login and, if desired, a password. An account is a collection of information on personal PC settings, access rights to files and
computer functions.
How to create a new user in Windows 7: details
This is an easy task, and you won’t have to spend a lot of time on it. Creating a new user is as follows. In the "Start" menu, find the "Control Panel", select it. If you have icon design enabled, search for "User Accounts." Here you can find information about existing computer users, their status (account enabled or disabled) and roles in the system. If you want to change the parameters of an existing account, then just click on it. Creating a new Windows 7 user is accomplished by selecting "Create Account".
Types of Accounts
There are two types of accounts: Administrator and Limited Account. The administrator has the largest range of rights to work in the system. He has the rights to all possible actions: installing programs, adding and removing users, setting up the system. A limited record, as its name implies, has limited rights. The user of this account can create new files, work in the programs installed on the PC. On this list of its features ends. After choosing the type of account, click "Create Account".
Password
Finally, you figured out how to create a new user in Windows 7. Additionally, you should learn about the password creation function. When booting the system, you need to enter a password to protect your data. To do this, left-click on the name of your account. In the properties window, select Create Password. Now enter your password. In order not to be mistaken when entering a combination, the password must be registered twice. If you are afraid to forget your password, then use the password hint. The computer will ask you a suggestive question if you forget the password. Complete the action by clicking the "Create Password" button.
Account creation is complete. The next time you boot up Windows, you will be prompted to choose a user at welcome.
Windows 8
On this operating system, work with accounts is organized in a slightly different way. It should be said that there are 2 types of records. Local user account and Microsoft account. In the first case, we are talking about an ordinary user account that includes a login, as it was on previous versions of the operating system.