ScreensieHow to Create a Local User Account
Add a separate local Windows account without reusing another person's profile.
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Users & Groups
User accounts identify people or services on a computer; groups collect accounts so permissions can be assigned together.
Users & Groups instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.
Am I changing a local account or an organization account?
Confirm where the account is managed before editing it. A local Windows account and an account managed by an organization can use different tools and policies. Record the account name and intended access without collecting or sharing its password.
Should I add the user to Administrators?
Check which permission the task actually needs first. Administrator membership grants broad control and may exceed the intended access. Use the approved account-management process and verify the required task with the user's account after an authorized change.