Create a New User Account in Windows XP
If you share your computer with multiple users, you may want to create an account for each one. This article will teach you how to create a user account on a Windows XP computer.
Steps
- Log on as the Administrator. The administrator is a user account which can control all processes and users on the computer. One can't create another user account without logging in as the Admin first.
- Go to the Start Menu and open Control Panel (you can find it on the left-hand panel). This is where all administrative tools are located.
- Click on User Accounts. This is where you can edit the settings for everyone's accounts on the computer.
- Click Create a New Account.
- Type your desired username into the given area. The username will allow your account to stand out from the rest. When you are done, click Next.
- Select whether you want your account to be an administrator or a limited account. An administrator account will provide full control over all the resources, whereas the limited account will not be able to perform many authorized tasks. Click the appropriate bubble, then click Create Account.
- Select a picture for your account. You can choose one of the given pictures, or browse through your pictures and select one of those.
- (Optional) Type the password you want. You don't have to enter a password if you don't want to.
Tips
- A much faster method is to open up Command Prompt and type in "net user /ADD 'username'."
- Make your user account image approximately 48px by 48px for best results.
- Remember your password if you set one! If forgotten you may be forced to delete the account. This is only applicable if the user is set as an administrator.
Things You'll Need
- Windows XP operating system
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