Create and Delete User Accounts in Windows 10
Edited by Jay
Adding, removing and managing local user accounts on a Windows 10 PC is good to know how to do, especially if the computer in question has multiple people using it at any given time. If you went straight from Windows 7 to Windows 10, you'd no doubt notice a change in how user accounts are managed. That said, as the Administrator, you have the power to create, remove, and change the account type from standard to administrator.
In a scenario where several users share a PC, it's nice for everyone to have their account. This way, their settings, and preferences can remain the same each time they sign in. It's a great way to keep everything organized, as well as keep everyone happy.
In this VisiHow How-to, we're going to show the steps for; creating a new local user account, making a user an administrator, and removing a user account.
Add a New User in Windows 10
Create Administrator Account in Windows 10
By default, Microsoft will set a new user's account type to Standard. Follow the steps below to make a user an administrator. Be careful; as an administrator, a user can make system-wide changes to your PC.
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Delete a User in Windows 10
If you have problems with any of the steps in this article, please ask a question for more help, or post in the comments section below.