The Windows Control Panel provides users with a centralized interface for managing user accounts and settings. User accounts allow users to log on to their computer and access resources such as programs, files, and networks. Controlling user accounts ensures that only certain users can access certain resources. This article will show you how to manage user accounts in the Windows Control Panel.
1.To open the Control Panel, select ‘Start’, then ‘Control Panel’.
2.Select ‘User Accounts’ (or ‘User Accounts and Family Safety’ if using Windows Vista or Windows 7).
3.If you have multiple user accounts, you will see a list of these on the left side of the window. Select the account that you want to manage.
4.From here, you can change the user’s password, change the account type (e.g. administrator, guest, etc.), create a password reset disk, create a new user, and more.
5.You can also change the picture associated with the account and edit some settings such as the user’s name, language, and location.
6.For advanced settings, select ‘Manage user accounts’. Here, you can control whether or not the user is allowed to make changes to the system, delete files, install programs, and more.
7.To delete a user, click ‘Delete a user account’. Select the user that you want to delete and confirm your selection.
8. Finally, if you want to add a new user, select ‘Add a new user’. Enter the username, password, and account type, and then confirm your selection.
By using the user account management features in the Windows Control Panel, you can ensure that only certain users can access certain resources on your computer. You can also create new user accounts, delete existing user accounts, and change account settings.