Windows 10: Unable to add local user in Win 10

Discus and support Unable to add local user in Win 10 in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I found this when i am changing user name of my pc but when i enable administrator then i done some changes and change the user name but after that i... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by ShivendraGupta1, Jan 23, 2021.

  1. Unable to add local user in Win 10


    I found this when i am changing user name of my pc but when i enable administrator then i done some changes and change the user name but after that i found that all the icons n all settings deleted for the local user and there is no restore point where i can restore my laptop.

    :)
     
    ShivendraGupta1, Jan 23, 2021
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    Unable to set restriction for local user in Windows 10

    Hi,



    I realized your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.


    • How did you noticed that user is still able to access the drive?

    • Did you log into the local user account and check the permission?
    I suggest you to follow the steps below to restrict the user.

    • In File Explorer, right click on the drive which you want to restrict.
    • Click Properties.
    • Click the Security tab.
    • Click on Edit to change the permissions.
    • Uncheck all the permission for system.
    • Click OK and make sure the change is applied to all subfolders and files.


    Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

    Thanks and regards.
     
    Arun B J, Jan 23, 2021
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  3. Unable to login to local user account in Windows 10 while in administrator account

    Hi Alren,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    We regret the inconvenience caused to you.

    To assist you better, I like to know; did you install Windows 10 through Windows Update or clean installation?

    As per your query I would suggest you to check, if your Local user account is listed under all Users.

    To check follow the below steps:

    1) Press Windows key + R to open run prompt.

    2) Type .. (double dot) and hit Enter, check if the user account listed or not.

    Reply to us with the status of your issue, we will be happy to assist you.
     
    Abdul_Malik, Jan 23, 2021
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  4. Unable to add local user in Win 10

    Unable to add another user to my Laptop

    Hello Nonya,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per the issue description you are unable to add a new user profile on your Windows 10 laptop.
    For creating new user profile you may refer to the steps provided in the article mentioned below.


    • Press Windows key + R

    • Type control userpasswords2 and click OK

    • Click on add under users tab

    • Click the option, "Sign-in without a Microsoft account

    • Click on Local account

    • Choose a name for the account

    • Add password if you want to

    • Apply and click OK.
    For more clarification you may refer to the article mentioned below.



    Create a local user account in Windows 10

    Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, Jan 23, 2021
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