To add a new user to the computer

1. Open Users and Passwords in Control Panel.
2. Click Add.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Notes

• You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group to use Users and Passwords.
• If the computer is part of a domain, Add New User gives an existing domain user permission to use the computer. If the computer is not part of a domain, Add New User creates a new local user.
• If the computer is part of a domain, you can only add existing domain users with Users and Passwords. To add a new local user, click the Advanced tab and then click the Advanced button. In Local Users and Groups, click Users, click Action, and then click Create User.
• You should not add a new user to the Administrators group unless the user will perform only administrative tasks. For more information, see Related Topics.

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